Strict implementation of the Import Policy i.r.t. Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus (ITC HS Code - 8525 60 00), by the Customs Authorities.

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Instruction No. 17 /2021-Customs F. No. 401l4912021-Cus-III Government oflndia Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board ofIndirect Taxes & Customs) To North Block, New Delhi dated, 11thAugust, 2021 of Customs/Customs Principal Chief Commissioner/Chief All (Preventive). All Principal Chief Commissioner!Chief Commissioner All Principal Chief Commissioner All Principal Commissioner! Commissioner All Principal Director Generals/Director Generals of CBrC Commissioner of Customs/ Customs (Preventive). of Central Tax & Customs. of Central Excise &Customs. Strict Subject:- incorporating Authorities-reg implementation reception apparatus of the Import Policy i.r.t. Transmission apparatus (ITC HS Code - 8525 60 00), by the Customs Madam/Sir, Reference is invited to F.No. P-ll014/04/2013-PP(Vol-l) by OW A (Regulation), Wireless Coordination Telecommunications, New Delhi on the above-mentioned and Planning Wing, Department subject (copy enclosed). dated 12th July, 2021 issued of It has been brought to notice in the above communication that unauthorized mobile 2. are easily available in the grey market and on e- commerce platforms. signal repeaters/boosters has been a serious cause of concern Unauthorized operation of mobile signal repeater/booster for the licensed Cellular Telecom Service Providers (TSP) to maintain the desired quality of service (QoS) in Iight of the interference caused by such repeaters. Certain models of walkie- talkie sets are also available for sale on the e-commerce platforms without any compliance to the regulatory requirement of the Department. the mobile signal repeater/booster As per the existing Import Policy provisions of DGFT viz. ITC HS Code of20 17 & its sets fall under the category ( ITC HS Code - 8525 60 00), reception apparatus 'policy the Import Policy with the remarks under to be imported except against a license to be issued by the 3. amendments, of Transmission classified conditions WPC wing of Ministry of Communication apparatus 'free' 'Not permitted incorporating category under and Information Technology'. and walkie-talkie under ' that In this regard, it is requested that necessary action may be taken to ensure that 4. provisions mentioned in para 3 above maybe strictly adhered to, in order to restrict of such unauthorized wireless including mobile signal booster/repeater country. the the inflow into the equipment The difficulties, 5. to the notice of the Board. if any, faced in the implementation of this lnstruction may be brought 6. Hindi version follows. Encl: as above Copy to: The Principal ADO, National Customs Targeting Centre (NCTC), Mumbai 13, Sir Vithaldas Thakersey Marg, Opp. Patkar Hall, New Marine Lines, Mumbai-400020 Receipt No : 1782209/2021/Cus-III Section File No. 401/49/2021-Cus.III (Computer No. 300498682 ) 1 Generated from eOffice by KEVIN BOBAN, OSD, CBEC on 10/08/21 11:58 AM Receipt No : 1782209/2021/Cus-III Section File No. 401/49/2021-Cus.III (Computer No. 300498682 ) 2 Generated from eOffice by KEVIN BOBAN, OSD, CBEC on 10/08/21 11:58 AM

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