When AstraVolt Imports Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based trading firm, tried to complete its Battery EPR registration, they assumed it was a simple online form. But a minor mismatch between their GST and IEC details triggered a rejection, delaying customs clearance for weeks.
Stories like this are becoming common as importers navigate India’s updated Battery Waste Management Rules. If you’re importing batteries or equipment containing batteries, a smooth EPR portal registration is essential for compliance, documentation, and uninterrupted business.
This guide translates the complex CPCB process into a clear, human-friendly walkthrough.
Battery EPR registration is mandatory for any business introducing batteries into the Indian market—whether by importing, manufacturing, or selling under their own brand.
For importers, this registration serves two important functions:
The portal is designed to capture your organizational details, battery categories, chemical compositions, import volumes, and extended producer responsibility obligations. But because the portal is detailed and rule-driven, many importers face issues during their first attempt.
The sections below break down each stage, including the parts where most rejections occur.
The registration begins by creating your account on the portal. This is where the system validates the core identity of your business.
During sign-up, you will be asked for:
A simple error — like entering a consultant’s email instead of your official one — can lead to communication issues later. Staying consistent with your official business documents helps you avoid OTP or identity mismatch errors.
Once the OTP is verified, your login is created and you’re ready to access the dashboard.
After logging in, your application opens in a structured, form-based view. Every section is interconnected, so entering correct, consistent information is critical.
The portal contains six main sections:
Importers must fill every part, even if they don’t manufacture batteries. Many first-time applicants overlook the composition section or upload incomplete data, causing the application to be marked “deficient.”
This section auto-fills data from sign-up, but you must double-check everything.
Ensure that:
This step helps CPCB match your identity across multiple government databases. Any discrepancy often results in a query being raised during verification.
This is one of the most sensitive parts of the application because it directly determines your EPR obligations.
You must specify:
Each of these errors results in rejection because CPCB uses the information to calculate your recycling targets.
This is where you enter your annual import volume—converted into dry weight (kg).
You will enter:
Why this matters:
Your Battery EPR obligation is generated directly from these numbers. If you under-report, the system raises discrepancies during annual return filing. If you over-report, your EPR costs rise unnecessarily.
The portal also requires a self-declaration for accuracy, so keeping precise import data is important.
Every importer must enter the percentage composition of the metals inside the battery.
Examples include:
This section allows CPCB to calculate how much recyclable metal is being introduced into the market. Importers often skip this step or provide values outside the permissible range, leading to system-generated errors.
This part is often the main reason for rejection.
Importers must upload:
Documents must be uploaded only in PDF format, and any file above the maximum allowed size will be rejected.
Ensuring uniformity across GST, IEC, and PAN is key to fast approval.
Your fee is based on your annual turnover.
Once paid, the application is locked and sent to CPCB for review.
Fee slabs:
Fees are non-refundable, so your application must be accurate before submission.
CPCB generally reviews and processes applications within 15 working days.
If something needs correction, a “deficiency notice” will be issued through your portal dashboard. A rejected application requires fresh fee payment, so ensuring accuracy before submission can save both money and time.
Once approved, your Battery EPR Registration Certificate is uploaded to the portal and remains valid for five years.
Most importer rejections happen due to avoidable errors. Here are the most common ones:
CPCB requires the importer’s brand name in India—not the exporter’s.
Incorrect codes confuse product classification and trigger rejection.
The portal accepts only its own structured import data sheet.
Selecting the wrong lithium-ion variant (NMC, LFP, LCO) is a frequent problem.
All company identifiers must match exactly to avoid verification issues.
This leads to OTP failures and broken communication during review.
Without this, the portal cannot compute EPR targets.
Completing Battery EPR registration well before importing helps you:
Most importantly, early registration helps avoid business disruptions during peak demand.
Battery EPR portal registration is a detailed but manageable process when approached correctly. For importers, the key lies in consistent documentation, correct battery classification, and accurate import data. By following the steps outlined above, you ensure faster approval, predictable compliance costs, and uninterrupted import operations.
If you want help ensuring error-free registration, our team can support you throughout the process.
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Any manufacturer, importer, or producer selling batteries or equipment containing batteries must register with CPCB.
GST, PAN, CIN, IEC (for importers), consent/authorization for manufacturing units, and DIC (if applicable).
Applications are processed within 15 working days through the portal.
₹10,000 to ₹40,000 depending on annual turnover.
Targets are auto-calculated based on battery type, composition, and uploaded sales data.
