Obtaining an Import License for a RC toy

[daatlk]

I ordered a small RC helicopter from ebay and it was retained at the central mail exchange. They wanted me to bring an Import License to release the package. I'll briefly give the steps you need to follow in such a situation.

* For all RC toys you need TRC approval. You need to get this first before going to get the Import License.

1. Take photo copies of the letter sent from mail exchange (both sheets) & your NID & some document with the specification of the item (user manual, etc)

2. Goto TRC License division, fill the relevant application & submit with photocopies of relevant documents. They asked me to get the application signed by Mr. Rathnayake before submission, who examined the spec.

3. TRC license is issued within around 30 minutes. One letter to the Customs & one to the Controller of Imports & Exports. No fee is charged for this.

4. Take the TRC letter & another set of photocopies of the related documents & NID and goto Dept. of Imports & Exports in Hemas building in York street.

5. Goto Counter 4, get an application and submit with the other documents.

6. After wainting for about 1-2 hrs they will let you know how much needs to be paid. In my case I had to pay 1650/=.

7. Make the payment to the cashier and take a photo copy of the receipt and submit at the counter 4.

8. After another long wait you will get the Import License.

Hope some one will benifit from this information.

 

[mudrana]

good post,

did u got the helicopter, if so post some pictures to us to see

 

[dinukaperera]

They make a huge procedure to limit import the RC toys. Still there is a threat for the national security

 

[mudrana]

Then how come most of the toy shops sells RC heli's in Sr Lanka. In fact I saw a fairly big one @ a toy shop in MC

 

[dinukaperera]

I saw one few months back. But didnt see that shop even recently

 

[daatlk]

Didn't get the package yet. Planning to go on Saturday. will post some photos.

 

[nismok]

Useful information

 

[miyuru4u]

yeah useful info thanks

 

[Nirmaladee]

Hay friend.Nice work that may hellp to all others who love to play rc helies .if u can please attach the some photographs of your toy.

 

[monson]

I also bought a flying RC helicopter from eBay few months back but postman delivered it direct to home.

 

[daatlk]

You were lucky ! This is the first time they stopped anything I ordered.

 

[mission]

thanks nice post will help me some day

 

[imranhassen]

RC Heli

Malaysian streets are packed with this stuff. Small ones start from RM50 and goes up to RM120 for larger models.