When Ankit, a small battery importer from Delhi, began expanding his inventory in 2025, he assumed compliance would simply mean filling out a few forms on the CPCB portal. But when the first importer shipment was delayed because he hadn’t paid the correct EPR fee based on his turnover, the loss wasn’t just regulatory — it hurt cash flow, timelines, and customer trust.
Stories like this are increasingly common as the Battery Waste Management Rules tighten year after year. Understanding the exact EPR registration fee is the first step toward building a predictable compliance plan.
This guide breaks down the official fee slabs, annual costs, renewal expenses, and the business impact importers should consider.
Understanding the fee structure gives companies clarity on budgeting and compliance planning. The CPCB determines fees based on your annual turnover, not based on battery volume or type.
Before applying on the battery EPR portal, an importer must calculate their previous year turnover because CPCB uses that as the basis for assigning your fee category.
Whether you’re an importer, manufacturer, or producer, the same slab applies.
The following fee structure is sourced from the official Standard Operating Procedure under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022.
(Application Fees at the time of new registration)
| Annual Turnover of Company | Registration Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Less than ₹5 crore | ₹10,000 | For small importers / new entities |
| ₹5 crore to ₹50 crore | ₹20,000 | Most mid-size importers fall here |
| Above ₹50 crore | ₹40,000 | Large producers / brands |
Interpretation:
If your business revenue hovers around ₹5 crore or ₹50 crore, strategic turnover planning can affect your compliance cost.
EPR registration under the Battery Waste Management Rules is valid for 5 years, but you still incur additional costs during the period.
Renewal = same fee as initial registration (₹10,000 to ₹40,000 depending on turnover).
Importers must file annual returns, and a nominal annual processing charge applies (varies as per rules, usually a percentage of the application fee).
Why this matters:
Even if your business does not import batteries in a given year, the annual return must still be filed on time to avoid renewal rejection.
While the registration fee is fixed, companies often overlook the full cost of EPR compliance.
| Cost Component | Estimated Amount | Business Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | ₹10,000 – ₹40,000 | One-time for 5 years |
| Annual Processing Fee | 25% of application fee (in some SOPs) | Paid with annual return filing |
| EPR Certificate Purchase | Variable | Higher if importing Li-ion / EV batteries |
| Consulting / Documentation | Flexible | Companies often outsource due to complexity |
| Penalties / EC (if non-compliant) | Can exceed ₹1–10 lakh depending on severity | Avoidable through timely filing |
Interpretation:
The registration fee itself is small — the real cost comes from EPR certificate purchases, which vary depending on your sales volumes.
Before importing batteries into India, businesses must understand how their compliance cost changes with turnover, size, and battery category.
Even though the registration fee is modest, the penalties for skipping compliance are not.
A Noida-based electronics importer once skipped filing their annual return for two years. Their renewal application was immediately rejected because the CPCB had no record of their EPR fulfillment. To revive operations, they had to repeat the entire registration process, lose 4 months of business time, and pay penalties.
Battery EPR registration fees in India are straightforward — but getting compliance right is not. While the government charges between ₹10,000 and ₹40,000, the true challenge lies in managing EPR certificates, annual returns, and correct documentation.
Early registration and correct fee calculation ensure:
If you want support with registration, fee assessment, or annual return filings:
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It depends on your company’s annual turnover—₹10,000 for small producers, ₹20,000 for mid-sized, and ₹40,000 for large companies.
No, the renewal fee is the same as the initial registration fee.
You pay online directly through the CPCB battery EPR portal using the integrated payment gateway.
Yes—transaction charges (if any) are extra and not included in the application fee.
No, CPCB forfeits the fee if documents are false or incomplete. A fresh application and fee are required.
