Multiple Country Detachable Power Cord Sets Packaged and Shipped With Equipment - Answer to June 11th Posting

Question:
Some manufacturers, for logistic reasons, and in order to reduce the number of stocked items and configurations, prefer to ship products with multiple detachable power cord sets, each with a different country plug.

Are there any requirements/restrictions for importation of highly technical (not consumer) products with multiple detachable power cords - one cord set with the importation country certification and the other power cords with other than the importation country certifications?

Answer:

Please note that many countries like Korea, China, Australia and Europe have hazardous substance and waste regulations in place. The method to dispose of the non-compliant cords in the various countries should be consulted with your ROHS/WEEE specialist. Here are some country views

Argentina - No restrictions, but customs should be able to readily see the Argentinean power cord set if they open the equipment packaging.

Australia/NZ - There are no restrictions, but the documents should stress that the correct power cord must be used.


Brazil - TYhe cords and plugs must be identified correctly (with country flags for example)

China - Unacceptable. All the power cords into China and especially for products that are regulated (ie checked at customs) must be China certified cord sets.

India - It is acceptable ship the product with multiple power cords with at least one which will suit India.

Israel - If the ITE product needs to be tested by SII, and it will include multiple power cords, the following will apply:

- All the foreign cables be destroyed.
- As to the cable (& plug) intended for the local market, it will be checked for standard marks that indicate its compliance with relevant / locally accepted standards. If it not so marked, the plug will be tested for compliance with SI-32.

Korea - Not likely to be held in customs and as long as exporter will provide a Korean approved cord set, this should be acceptable.

Mexico: No problem, the cords and plugs must be identified correctly for the Mexican supply voltage


South Africa - Unacceptable. All the power cords into SA should comply to compulsory specification VC8029.


Taiwan - Yes, it is accpetable. BSMI just controls the Taiwanese cord set. Others cord sets, for example Korea and Japan or other contries can be in the same package



Conclusion:

Based on the above major countries, looks like most countries will accept the multiple power cords. It is stgronly recommended if exporter uses this route, is to include a leaflet in multiple languages stating the following or equivalent:
In some countries, the package may include multiple power cords – use the power cord appropriate to the power socket in your country.


In addition, exporrter must involve the hazardous substance and waste regulations specialist to determine the precautionary steps to take to comply with the country;s hazardous substance and/or waste regulations when disposing the cords not being used for the particular country.



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United States of America - Radio Frequency Allocation Table

See below link to US Radio Frequency Allocation Table from the FCC website


http://www.fcc.gov/oet/spectrum/table/fcctable.pdf


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Taiwan - Radio Frequency Allocation Table

See below link to Taiwanese Radio Frequency Allocation Table from the NCC website


http://www.ncc.gov.tw/english/files/07060/92_070605_1.pdf


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Canada - Radio Frequency Allocation Table

See below link to Canadaian Radio Frequency Allocation Table from the Industry Canada website


http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/vwapj/cane-2006-e.pdf/$FILE/cane-2006-e.pdf


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Brazil - Radio Frequency Allocation Table

See link to Anatel's website providing frequency allocations and applicable regulations

http://www.anatel.gov.br/Portal/documentos/211561.pdf?numeroPublicacao=211561&assuntoPublicacao=Plano%20de%20Atribuição,%20Destinação%20e%20Distribuição%20de%20Faixas%20de%20Freqüências%20%20&caminhoRel=Cidadao-Radiofreqüencia-Atribuição,%20Destinação%20e%20Distribuição%20de%20Faixas



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Hong Kong OFTA Radio Specifications

http://www.ofta.gov.hk/en/standards/HKTASpec/hkta-10xx.html


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Vietnam - Mandatory Standards

http://www.aseansec.org/EE%20MATRIX/vietnam.doc


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Japan - Rules for Regulating Radio Equipment

http://www.soumu.go.jp/joho_tsusin/eng/Resources/Legislation/MRA/040527_1.pdf


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Argentina - Mandatory Products - Resolution 76/2002

Resolution 76/2002 in Spanish may be found in the following link:

http://infoleg.mecon.gov.ar/txtnorma/80800.htm

According to this Resolution 76/2002, the following products fall under the scope of Resolution 92/98 and a requirement to obtain a certificate in order to be commercialized in Argentina (mandatory certification)

a) Electrical and electronic equipment and devices which electrical power consumption not exceeding 5 kVA.
b) Materials for carrying out electrical installations with rated current not exceeding 63A.
c) Electrical cables and conductors.
d) Equipment generating electrical energy up to 5kVA rated power
e) Materials for earth connection installations and protective devices intended for electrical installations and telecommunications protecting against overvoltage caused by natural phenomenon.
f) Electrical products used for skin treatment, regardless of the electrical power consumption.

Material and equipment specifically designed for use in motor vehicles, boats, aircrafts, railways, and other mass transportation are excluded from the certification requirements.

The following products are exempted from the mandatory certification system:

Equipment, its parts and accessories, for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for medical, dentistry and laboratory use.

Note: Ambient lighting elements for clinical use, beds, examining couches, dentistry chair, and similar equipment including electrical devices should be certified;

Equipment for the production of goods under industrial processes, operated by professional personnel knowlegeable in electrical matters, except for portable equipment;

Equipment and devices for measurement, control, automation of operations and industrial processes

Equipment, its parts and components, for research laboratories, development and quality control, except when it is applied in parallel for educational purposes;

Equipment for data processing included in article 7° of Resolution S.l.C. y M. N° 173, dated 15 March 1999;

Memory units, except the ones which require external power supply;

Telecommunication equipments, auxiliary and associated devices, except for terminal subscribers of any kind;

Control and adaptation units for telecommunication and units for signal conversion;

Commutation equipment for telephony and telegraphy, except for the private telephony stations with a capacity lower or equal to 25 internal lines;

Professional equipment for radio telephony, radiotelegraphy and broadcasting;

Internal modems for data transmition, or those externals for the provision of TV communication and radio communication public services;

Cables and electrical conductors of low signal, destined for audio applications, video and data transmition;

All kind of lamps, with power exceeding 1000W;

Material specifically designed for generation installations, transmition and electrical energy distribution charged by public services companies, except for electrical energy meters;

Devices for command, dialog, detection, and protection designed for the use in industrial machines and installations.


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