Sec. 2.1204  Import conditions.

    (a) Radio frequency devices may be imported only if one or more of 
these conditions are met:
    (1) The radio frequency device has been issued an equipment 
authorization by the FCC.

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    (2) The radio frequency device is not required to have an equipment 
authorization and the device complies with FCC technical administrative 
regulations.
    (3) The radio frequency device is being imported in limited 
quantities for testing and evaluation to determine compliance with the 
FCC Rules and Regulations or suitability for marketing. The device will 
not be offered for sale or marketed. The phrase limited quantities in 
this context, means 200 or fewer units. Prior to importation of more 
than 200 units, written approval must be obtained from the Chief, 
Enforcement Division, Field Operations Bureau, FCC. Distinctly different 
models of a product and separate generations of a particular model under 
development are considered to be separate devices.
    (4) The radio frequency device is being imported in limited 
quantities for demonstration at industry trade shows and the device will 
not be offered for sale or marketed. The phrase limited quantities, in 
this context, means ten or fewer units. Prior to importation of more 
than ten units, written approval must be obtained from the Chief, 
Compliance Division, Compliance and Information Bureau, FCC. Distinctly 
different models of a product and separate generations of a particular 
model under development are considered to be separate devices.
    (5) The radio frequency device is being imported solely for export. 
The device will not be marketed or offered for sale for use in the U.S.
    (6) The radio frequency device is being imported for use exclusively 
by the U.S. Government.
    (7) Three or fewer radio receivers, computers, or other 
unintentional radiators as defined in part 15 of this chapter, are being 
imported for the individual's personal use and are not intended for 
sale.
    (8) The radio frequency device is being imported for repair and will 
not be offered for sale or marketed.
    (b) The ultimate consignee must be able to document compliance with 
the selected import condition and the basis for determining the import 
condition applied.
[ 56 FR 26619 , June 10, 1991, as amended at  57 FR 38286 , Aug. 24, 1992; 
 61 FR 8477 , Mar. 5, 1996]