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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..... ). All Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner of Central Tax Customs. All Principal Director Generals/Director Generals of CBIC Subject:- Strict implementation of the Import Policy i.r.t. Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus (ITC HS Code - 8525 60 00), by the Customs Authorities-reg. Madam/Sir, Reference is invited to F.No. P-11014/04/2013-PP(Vol-l) dated 12th July, 2021 issued by DWA (Regulation), Wireless Coordination and Planning Wing, Department of Telecommunications, New Delhi on the above-mentioned subject (copy enclosed). 2. It has been brought to notice in the above communication that unauthorized mobile signal repeaters/boosters are easily available in the grey market and on e- commerce pla .....

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..... to the Government of India Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Telecommunications Wireless Coordination and Planning Wing Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001 File No. P-11014/04/2013-PP(Vol-I) Date : 12-7-2021 To Chief Commissioner of Customs (CCPU, DZ) (Preventive) New Custom House, Near I.G.I. Airport Cargo Complex, New Delhi-110 037 Sub. :Strict implementation of the Import Policy i.r.t. Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus (ITC HS Code - 8525 60 00), by the Customs Authorities. Sir It has been brought to the notice of this department by the licensed cellular mobile service providers and their industry association vi .....

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..... at as per existing Import Policy provision of DGFT viz. ITC HS Code of 2017 its amendments, the mobile signal repeater/booster and walkie-talkie sets fall under the category of Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus (ITC HS Code - 8525 60 00), classified under free category under the Import Policy with the remarks under policy conditions that Not permitted to be imported except against a license to be issued by the WPC wing of Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. 5. Whilst, the department is continuing to take appropriate action in this regard in cases of violation, but to restrict the inflow of such unauthorized wireless equipment including mobile signal booster/repeater in the country, it is req .....

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