GPS Import only with IMEI Number
[DGFT
Notification No. 105 dated 1st January 2015]
Subject:
Import Policy regime of Radio Navigation Equipment under ITC (HS) 4 digit code
8526.
In
exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with
paragraph 1.3 and 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Central
Government hereby amends the Import Policy regime of Radio Navigation Equipment
under ITC (HS) code 8526 91 90 (Other) under Chapter 85 of ITC (HS), 2012 –
Schedule – I (Import Policy), as below:
|
Exim
Code |
Item
Description |
Policy
|
Existing
Policy Conditions |
Revised
Policy Conditions |
|
8526
91 90 |
Other
|
Restricted
|
However,
import of Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver and Differential Global
Positioning System (DGPS) Receiver is free. |
However,
import of Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver and Differential Global
Positioning System (DGPS) Receiver & GSM / CDMA based vehicle tracking
system having a valid International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI)
/ Electronic Serial Number (ESN) / Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) number
are free.” |
2. There shall be
no changes in Para 16 of the General Notes regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS),
2012 – Schedule – I (Import Policy) about multi-channel GSM / CDMA receivers,
transmitters and trans – receivers capable of receiving, transmitting or both,
in two or more frequencies as these items shall continue to be “Restricted” for
imports.
3. Effect of this
Notification
No
license is required for import of GSM/CDMA based vehicle tracking system having
a valid International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) /
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) / Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) number.