ANATEL Market Access & Import Rules

• Commercial imports of products within ANATEL’s scope require valid ANATEL homologation.

• Follow ANATEL’s marking procedure and include the homologation code in the import declaration.

• For commercial imports, the importer must be the homologation holder or its legal representative.

• Temporary imports and test samples follow specific conditions and authorization routes.

• Non-compliant imports may lead to customs retention and applicable sanctions.

Products within ANATEL’s scope require conformity assessment and homologation before being placed on the Brazilian market. Resolução nº 715/2019 sets the framework; the assessment route depends on the product type.

For commercial imports, Ato nº 18086/2025 requires prior ANATEL homologation and sets the import conditions.

Before shipment, confirm:

• ANATEL homologation following the applicable conformity assessment

• Product identification under ANATEL’s marking procedure

• Importer eligibility and the homologation code in the import declaration

For products imported for sale in Brazil, check the following ANATEL requirements:

• Prior ANATEL homologation for the product

• Importation by the homologation holder or its legal representative

• Product identification under ANATEL’s marking procedure

Prepare the approval and import records:

• Certificate of conformity issued by a designated certification body (OCD) for products following the certification route

• The corresponding ANATEL homologation certificate

• The product’s homologation code in the import declaration’s “Additional Information” field

The OCD’s certificate of conformity and ANATEL’s homologation certificate serve different purposes. Conformity assessment is the basis for homologation; ANATEL grants the homologation.

Specific conditions apply to imports and demonstration use under Ato nº 18086/2025:

• Conformity-assessment samples: Quantities must match the test needs. Release requires a service contract with an OCD or ANATEL-recognized laboratory.

• Non-RF-emitting equipment: Temporary imports for demonstrations or exhibitions may qualify for an exception to prior homologation.

• RF demonstrations: Use of non-homologated equipment requires prior ANATEL authorization under the applicable temporary-spectrum or experimental-service rules.

For internal testing, confirm the applicable import and use requirements before shipment.

Test reports from laboratories abroad may be used subject to ANATEL’s laboratory recognition rules and priority order for selecting a laboratory. Ask the OCD to review the laboratory’s scope and existing reports against Brazilian requirements early.

For clarification, see the FAQ on FCC or CE test reports.

Failure to meet ANATEL’s approval and import requirements may lead to:

• Customs retention pending the required homologation certificate

• Fines and other applicable sanctions

• Restrictions on sale or use

• Suspension or revocation of homologation, where applicable

The Celular Legal program addresses irregular mobile devices connected to Brazilian cellular networks. Such devices may be blocked from accessing those networks.

Explore certification procedures, product marking, and support for your Brazilian market entry:

• ANATEL Requirements – Overview

• ANATEL Labeling Requirements

• Certification Services for Brazil

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