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Implementation of DGFT Notification prohibiting import of mobile phones with duplicate, fake and non-genuine IMEI
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....ms Brokers and others concerned is drawn to Notification No.107/(RE-2013)/2009-14 dated 16.01.2015 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 (HS) code '8517') without International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number, with all zeroes 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 zeroes as ESN/MEID, duplicate ESN/MEID or fake ESN/MEID. 2. In response, to a Writ Petition No. W.P.(C) 5772/2014 fi....
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....or 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.jsp and then click on "Application for TAC" and enter the ID and Password details. 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....
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....nt-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 of 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. Mobile phone, Tablet, M2M d....
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....ipment Identity Document 2Security Wing, Department of Telecommunications 20, Ashoka Road, Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi-110001 Document 3 Hon'ble High Court of Delhi has directed Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to draw out a mechanism in consultation with Commissioner of Customs, as to how and by what mechanism the notification dated 16th January 2015 will be implemented. Accordingly, these Standard Operating Procedures have been drawn to implement the said notification. 2.0 PURPOSE OF SOP: 1) To ensure that directive issued by the DGFT is converted into actionable points by virtue of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to which various stakeholders adhere to in a uniform standard format. 2) To out....
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....ly to all concerned dealing with various functions/ roles of the IMEI numbers of the mobile handsets to be imported into India through various customs borders. The stakeholders are as follows: (1) Department of Telecommunications (DN and DCT from ali f 1 Document 4 9.5 Self certification by the individual that Mobile handset carried/imported has genuine IMEI will suffice for the following: N Mobile phones (new/used) imported as passenger baggage. Import of Mobile phones on repair and return basis. Online sale of Mobile Phones (new/used) across borders, such through eBay, etc. Mobile phones (new/being used) carried by the passenger while coming into India or going out of India. 10. Overall supervis....
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....fic request of Department of Customs. DoT can also monitor the applications which have been rejected by the online ICDR mechanism, to understand the dynamics or the trends of the rejected applications. DoT also shall carry out/facilitate necessary investigation in case of any observation/complaints from any of the stakeholders or any Law Enforcement Agency. Document 5 35 86 91 99 British Approvals Board for Telecommunications (BABT)UK Telecommunications Terminal Testing & Approval Forum (TAF) China Mobile Standard Alliance of India (MSAI) Global Hexadecimal Administrator (GHA) USA 7.0 TAC/IMEI Allocation Process: To obtain the TAC/IMEI, the Mobile Equipment manufacturers or Brand owners (Typ....