LMPC Certificate for Import – Step-by-Step Guide for Importers (2025)

If you are importing pre-packaged goods into India, an LMPC Certificate (Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity Registration) is not just a compliance formality- it is a legal necessity under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Every importer must obtain an LMPC Certificate before releasing imported goods into the Indian market. Without it, Customs can hold, seize, or restrict clearance of your shipment, resulting in delays and penalties.

The certificate confirms that your imported products follow India’s packaging, labeling, weight, and measurement standards, ensuring consumer protection and fair trade. If your goods fall under any form of pre-packaged commodities, LMPC registration is mandatory before distribution, sale, or e-commerce listing.

What Is LMPC Certificate for Import?

The LMPC Certificate, issued by the Legal Metrology Department, authorizes an importer to bring packaged commodities into India. These goods must carry correct declarations including MRP, manufacturer/importer details, net quantity, date of manufacturing, month & year of import, and customer care details.

LMPC Full Form

Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity

When LMPC Is Mandatory

LMPC registration is compulsory if you import:

• Consumer goods
• Cosmetics & personal care items
• Electronics & appliances
• Toys, accessories & gift products
• Medical devices & healthcare goods
• Packaged food and supplement items
• Tools, hardware, kitchenware
• Clothing & apparel packs
• Industrial pre-measured goods

If your products are packed, measured, or labeled before import, LMPC Registration is legally required.

Who Must Obtain LMPC Registration?

LMPC applies to every importer dealing in packaged commodities.

Mandatory LMPC Holders:

✔ Importers
✔ Manufacturers (packaging units)
✔ Foreign exporters supplying packaged goods to India
✔ E-commerce sellers stocking imported goods
✔ Retail & wholesale distributors
✔ Brand resellers

Why LMPC Certification Is Beneficial

LMPC ensures legal market entry for imported goods, fairness in measurement, and transparency for Indian consumers. For importers, it eliminates clearance delays, avoids penalties, and boosts retail acceptance. With LMPC, brands can sell legally across all offline and online channels.

Key Advantages 

• Enables smooth Customs clearance
• Legalizes selling imported packaged products in India
• Avoids litigation & penalties
• Builds brand reliability
• Mandatory for Amazon/Flipkart onboarding
• Ensures uniform labeling standards
• Consumer trust + regulatory confidence

Documents Required for LMPC Certificate

To get LMPC certificate, importers must submit basic business identification, packaging declaration details, and IEC documentation.

Checklist

• IEC Code (Import Export Certificate)
• GST Registration
• Importer Business Address Proof
• Packaging Declaration / Sample Label
• Product Details & MRP Sheet
• Undertaking Letter
• Company Incorporation Certificate

Step-by-Step Registration Process

Step 1: Document Preparation

– Importer license copy
– GST registration
– IEC (Import Export Code)
– Warehouse/store address proof
– Product category list
– Packaging label details
– Rent agreement/utility bill of premises

Step 2: Submission to Legal Metrology Department

The application is filed with the State Controller of Legal Metrology.

Step 3: Document Review

Authorities check:

• product declarations
• packaging compliance
• importer identity & business legitimacy

Step 4: Inspection (If Required)

In some cases, officials may verify packaging or storage premises.

Step 5: Certificate Approval

After review, LMPC Certificate is issued with validity ranging from 1–5 years depending on state norms.

Mandatory Declarations Under LMPC for Import & Customs

Imported pre-packaged goods must display:

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• Application filing
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