Most enterprises are confused by BH GSO 2693:2023, GSO 2693:2022 and BSMD 803170 code relationships, institutional division, product scope and customs HS code classification. This article fully interprets standard code logic, test items and applicable product boundaries.
·GCC Original Standard: GSO 2693:2022Full name: The GCC Terrestrial Radio Receiver Specifications for AM/FM/T-DAB+, the unified harmonized standard for six GCC member states. GSO formulates standard technical requirements but does not issue certificates or conduct approval reviews.
·Bahrain Local Version: BH GSO 2693:2023Officially adopted by Bahrain BSMD on April 5, 2023, fully consistent with GSO 2693:2022 with no local modification. Standard document priced at 13.5 BHD (approx 36 USD), 15 pages in English with complete test method clauses.
·BSMD Internal Code: BSMD:803170Only for BSMD official mall document retrieval and order placement, irrelevant to certification approval procedures; only BH GSO 2693:2023 is recognized for application.
2. Institutional Division: BSMD vs TRA
·BSMD: Releases and sells standard documents, manages Bahrain standard system; no certification approval or certificate issuance authority.
·TRA: Exclusive competent authority for radio/telecom device market access, issuing mandatory type approval certificates for import and sales in Bahrain.
Core logic: BH GSO 2693:2023 = technical standard document; TRA type approval = legal market access certificate, both indispensable.
3. GCC Mutual Recognition Mechanism
GSO framework type approval supports mutual recognition across six member states. Bahrain TRA certificates can reduce duplicate testing and review procedures when applying for market access in Saudi, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. Not automatically valid; confirm individual country access rules in advance.
4. Mandatory Covered Products
·Home desktop/shelf DAB+ radios with fixed power supply and antenna.
·Original factory integrated car radios and aftermarket DAB+ car infotainment modules.
·Battery-powered portable DAB+ broadcast receivers.
·DAB+ adapter/dongle for external broadcast reception expansion.
·Consumer electronics with built-in AM/FM/T-DAB+ receiving function (smart speakers, tablets, watches).
Exempted: Satellite broadcast receivers, internet streaming radio devices without T-DAB+ terrestrial reception function.
5. Bahrain & GCC DAB Frequency Bands
·Band III (174-240 MHz): Main mainstream frequency band for Bahrain and GCC DAB+ services.
·L-Band (1452-1492 MHz): Auxiliary frequency band for partial DAB+ services.Mark clear supported frequency bands in technical documents and RF test reports for TRA submission.
6. Customs HS Code & ICS Classification
·ICS Classification: 33.160.20 (Radio receivers).
·Main HS Codes:8527.19: Standalone home DAB radio most common classification.8527.29: Car radio DAB receivers.8517.12: Devices with built-in cellular communication module.8519.30: Combined audio playback radio equipment.Confirm accurate HS code with customs agents before export declaration.
7. TRA Product Classification & Official Fee
·Terminal Devices (Pure Reception): No transmitting function, home/car DAB radios, application fee 50 BHD.
·Telecommunications Equipment: With cellular/Wi-Fi transmitting function, application fee 100 BHD.Incorrect classification causes fee calculation deviation; confirm product classification with TRA officially.
8. Relationship with European ETSI Standards
BH GSO 2693:2023 core technical requirements reference ETSI EN 303 186. TRA only accepts test reports from GSO/TRA recognized laboratories. Ordinary EU Notified Body CE reports are not necessarily recognized; verify laboratory white list qualification before reusing existing test data.
For Bahrain BH GSO 2693:2023 certification, contact Blueasia technical consultant: 13534225140
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