Import licence requirement for restricted items under HSN 8471 begins; earlier consignments may be cleared without licence during transition. The amendment to Notification No. 23/2023 requires a valid Import Licence for Restricted Imports for clearance of consignments under HSN 8471 with effect from 1st November 2023; consignments may be cleared without such licence until 31.10.2023. The transitional arrangement applies to laptops, tablets, all in one personal computers, ultra small form factor computers and servers.