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.