Implementation of DGFT Notification prohibiting import Of mobile phones With duplicate, fake and non-genuine IMEI

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..... d others is drawn to Notification No. 107 / (RE-2013)/2009-14 dt 10.01.15 issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce Industry, Govt. of India, prohibiting the import of 'GSM Mobile Handsets' (classified under ITC (HSI code '8517') without International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number, with ail zeros IMEI, duplicate IMEI or fake IMEI and also prohibited Import of 'CDMA Mobile Handsets' (classified under ITC (HS) code '8517) without Electronic Serial Number (ESN) / Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID), with all zeros as ESN/MEID, duplicate ESN/MEID or fake ESN/MEID. 2. In response to a Writ Petition filed by M/S Micromax Informatics Ltd before .....

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..... Password via email. In the event of a negative review the RB will contact the Mobile Equipment manufacturer or Brand owner to explain the reasons for rejection of the application. When the Type Allocation Holder has the ID Password, they are able to enter the IMEI Database via this link - http://imeidb.gsm.org/imei/login.jsp and click on Application for TAC and enter the ID and Password details. The further details of GSMA .TAC/IMEI allocation process are available on GSMA website. 4. The process of obtaining IMEI Certificate by GSMA/MSAI for Import in India:- The Type Allocation Holder logs on to the online panel using its User-ID and password and submits the application duly filled for the IMEI certifica .....

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..... gnment-wise (Bill of Entry wise) IMF-I certificate to the Customs officers alongwith other relevant import documents such as packing list, invoice etc in respect of the mobile handset IMEI lot to be imported into the Indian market. The Customs Officer will verify the IMEI certificate using the ICDR system to ensure that: (a) The IMEI numbers of the lot under import are Genuine and have been allocated to the right entity (Type Allocation Holder who is the rightful owner for IMEI). (b) The importer details are as mentioned by the Type Allocation Holder . (c) The IMEI numbers belong to the same make and model which is being imported. (d) The IMEI numbers belong to same form Factor e.g. Mo .....

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