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

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....ovt of India, prohibiting the import of 'GSM Mobile Handsets ' (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. 2. In response to a Writ Petition filed by M/s Micromax Informatics Ltd before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi requesting to issue directions for prohibition on the entry/import of mobile phones with duplicate or fake IMEI numbers, the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi....

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....ation Holder has the ID & Password, they are able to enter the IMEI Database via this link - http://imeidb.gsm.orglimei/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 1ME1 certificate for the Mobile handset IMEI lot to be imported into Indian market. On receipt of such application, GSMA / MSAI automated system called IMEI Cloning and Duplication Restriction (ICDR), which operates on the internet ....

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....ustoms Officer will verify the IMEI certificate using the 1CDR 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. Mobile phone, Tablet, M2M device etc. (e) The IMEI numbers have not been recorded entry into the Indian Borders prior to this inspection. (ii) The Customs officer shall validate the physical IMEI certificates vide ICDR system on 100% basis for the whole consignment under import. Consid....