NameEquipment Type Approval Requirement
DescriptionThe Telecommunications Authority of Fiji (TAF) mandates that all telecommunications equipment, including mobile phones, radio communication devices, and other ICT apparatuses connecting to telecommunication networks or transmitting radio waves, must undergo a type approval process before importation.
CommentsThis process helps prevent the entry of substandard or non-compliant devices that may interfere with network operations, public safety, or environmental health. Technically, it ensures interoperability with local networks and compliance with international benchmarks such as CE, FCC, and Australian/New Zealand standards. Each device type is individually assessed based on documentation and, where necessary, physical testing, reinforcing a robust compliance regime.
Validity From01-01-2008
Validity To08-12-0002
ReferenceThe Telecommunications Act 2008 states that under Section 55(1) empowers the Authority is empowered to issue technical standards, while Section 55(4) mandates that no telecommunications equipment may be imported or used without prior type approval or an import permit issued by TAF.
Measure TypePermit Requirement
AgencyTelecommunications Authority of Fiji
Legal Document- Telecommunications Act No. 1 of 2008
Procedures
# Procedure Name Description Category View Detail
1 Equipment Type Approval Equipment Type Approval Import
Forms
# Title Description Issued By File
1 Application Form for Equipment Type Approval Application Form for Equipment Type Approval Telecommunications Authority of Fiji PDF
Commodity/s
# HS Code Description
1 850440 - Static converters: - - For automatic data processing machines and units thereof, and telecommunications apparatus:
2 854442 - Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: - - Fitted with connectors: - - - Of a kind used for telecommunications, for a voltage not exceeding 80 V: - - - Of a kind used for telecommunications, for a voltage exceeding 80 V but no
3 854449 - - Other: - - - Of a kind used for telecommunications, for a voltage not exceeding 80 V:
4 903040 - Other instruments and apparatus, specially designed for telecommunications (for example cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers)
5 85044000 - Static converters
6 85444200 - - Fitted with connectors
7 85444210 - - - E l e c t r i c a l conductors
8 85444220 --- other electrical c o n d u c t o r s , o f a k i n d u s e d f o r telecommunic
9 85444910 - - - E l e c t r i c a l conductors
10 85444900 - - Other
11 85444920 --- other electrical c o n d u c t o r s , o f a k i n d u s e d f o r telecommunicat
12 90304000 - Other instruments and apparatus, specially designed for telecommunications (for exa...
Step-by-Step Guide
# Process name Process short name Activity
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