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.
PETER S. MERGUERIAN
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