TMI BlogImplementation of DGFT Notification prohibiting Import of mobile phones with duplicate, fake and Non-genuine IMEIX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ion of all importers, members of trade industry, Customs Brokers, and others concerned is drawn to Notification No. 107/(RE-2013)/2009-14dated 16.01.15 issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce Industry, Govt of India, prohibiting the import of, 'GSM Mobile Handset' (classified under ITC (HS) code '8517 without International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number, with all 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. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... out the necessary verification of the form, if positive, the application gets approved and the manufacturer / Brand owner is provided with an ID and 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.isp 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 I MEI Certificate by GSMA/ MSAI for Import in India:- The Type A ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... orters /CB's for Customs clearance:- (i) The brand owner or the importer of the mobile handset lot should submit the consignment-wise (Bill of Entry wise) IMEI certificate to the Customs officers along with 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. S. (c) The IMEI numbers be ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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