Import of CPU

[Rajat Chhabra]

Whether the import of CPU is restricted as the clarification dated January 12, 2024 on import poicy for products under HS 8471 did not specifically mentioned the same.?

[Samyak Narayana Jain]

We understand that Central Processing Unit sought to be imported, is classifiable under HSN: 8471 5000. 

As per DGFT N/N 23/2023, dated 03-08-2023, the import policy condition for goods falling under HSN: 8471 5000 has been changed to 'RESTRICTED'. Thus, import of CPU per se will be restricted vide NN 23/2023. 

[Raghunandhaanan rvi]

Though CPU is not specifically mentioned in the Notification, CPU is classified as processing unit and covered under HSN 847150 which is " Restricted" vide Notification No. 23/2023 as stated by the expert Narayana Chambers 

AI Summary

Import restriction on CPUs confirmed as classified processing units and subject to a restricted import policy by trade regulator.
CPUs are classifiable as processing units under the cited HSN headings and, under the import policy notification of August 2023, their import policy has been changed to RESTRICTED. Although a subsequent January clarification did not explicitly name CPUs, their classification as processing units brings them within the restricted import regime, so imports of CPUs should be treated as restricted.