CBIC Mandates Compulsory Registration for Smartphone Screen Protectors from April 1, 2027
Ansh Mishra
10 Oct 2026
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instruction No. 20/2026-Customs dated October 7, 2026, regarding the inclusion of screen protectors for smartphones under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. The requirement will become applicable from April 1, 2027.
The instruction is important for importers, manufacturers, and traders dealing in smartphone screen protectors, as the products will be required to conform to the prescribed Indian Standard under the amended Compulsory Registration Order (CRO), 2021.
What Has CBIC Announced?
CBIC, through Instruction No. 20/2026-Customs dated October 7, 2026, has drawn the attention of customs field formations to Gazette Notification S.O. 5190(E), dated September 21, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Through this notification, “Screen Protectors for smartphones” have been added at Serial No. 66 of the Schedule to the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.
The amendment brings smartphone screen protectors within the scope of the specified compulsory registration requirements from the notified effective date.
Applicable Indian Standard for Smartphone Screen Protectors
The notification specifies the following Indian Standard for the product:
Particulars Details Product Screen Protectors for smartphones Serial Number 66 Indian Standard IS 19348:2025 Standard Title Glass Screen Protector — Specification Effective Date April 1, 2027
Accordingly, the specified conformity requirements under the CRO, 2021 will apply to the above goods with effect from April 1, 2027.
Effective Date: April 1, 2027
The amended CRO, 2021 provisions will apply to smartphone screen protectors for conformity with IS 19348:2025 from April 1, 2027.
Businesses dealing in these products should not wait until the effective date to examine their compliance position. Advance preparation can help reduce the risk of regulatory delays and disruption to supply chains.
Official Reference
CBIC Instruction: Instruction No. 20/2026-Customs, dated October 7, 2026.
MeitY Gazette Notification: S.O. 5190(E), dated September 21, 2026.
Product covered: Screen Protectors for smartphones.
Applicable Indian Standard: IS 19348:2025 — Glass Screen Protector — Specification.
Effective date: April 1, 2027.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information and compliance awareness. Businesses should refer to the original Gazette notification and applicable regulatory requirements for product-specific guidance.