Allocation of radio frequency is targeting the optimal utilization of frequency resources. In China the approval of radio products is mandatory. The Chinese radio approval scheme is called "Type approval of Radio Transmission Equipment". The radio transmission equipment is defined as equipment for radio communication, navigation, positioning, determination of direction, radar, remote control, telemetry, broad casting, Television, low power device etc. Excluded from this definition are ISM, medical devices, electrical transportation systems, high voltage electricity lines etc radiating electromagnetic waves.

There are currently 27 types of radio equipment under SRRC regulation as listed below.

Contact SIEMIC for the technical specifications, such as frequency, power, maximum bandwidth, Spurious Emissions, etc. for each type of radio devices.

Sample Approval	Sample Importation Permit

In addition to radio type approval, SRRC has another regulation, called the Radio Equipment Importation Permit.

For all radio equipment, an importation permit is required and issued by SRRC when products are shipped into China for any purpose. Until recently, this regulation was not really strictly implemented, but now Chinese customs has begun checking for importation permits when radio products arrive in China.

The application for an importation permit must be made to SRRC. The following documents are required:

• The application form.
• The purpose of the importation—e.g., for sale, for manufacturing, for demonstration to potential customers, for a trade show or exhibition, or for some other reason.
• A description of the local company who imports the radios (if applicable).
• A description of the radio manufacturer.
• The description and technical specifications of the radio equipment.
• A photocopy of the bill of lading if shipped by ocean, or the waybill if shipped by air.
• A photocopy of the radio type approval if the radio equipment has obtained SRRC type approval.

If the radio equipment falls within SRRC's regulated types of products and is for sale in China, the radio must obtain type approval. If the radio does not require type approval, an importation permit is required and must be presented for customs clearance when shipped into China. If the radio is under SRRC regulation but for purposes other than sale in China, radio type approval is not required. However, an importation permit must be presented at customs. Typically this type of permit is valid for 60 days for customs clearance. The radio must be shipped out of China within 60 days from the date it arrives in China.

Click here to download the Process Flowchart working with SIEMIC for China SRRC Radio Type Approval.