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Date: 03-Aug-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment in Import Policy of Items under HSN 8471 of Chapter 84 of Schedule I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS), 2022

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification restricts the import of Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, Ultra small form factor Computers, and Servers under HSN 8471, requiring a valid license for restricted imports.
  • Several exemptions are provided, including imports under baggage rules, import of one unit (excluding servers) per consignment, imports for R&D purposes (up to 20 items per consignment), re-import of repaired goods, and when the items are essential parts of capital goods.

Key Changes

  • The import policy for items under HSN 8471, specifically personal computers, microcomputers, large or mainframe computers, other automatic data processing machines, and processing units, has been changed from 'Free' to 'Restricted'.
  • Policy condition No. 4 is added to Chapter 84 of the ITC (HS) 2022, which specifies the restrictions and exemptions related to the import of these items.
  • Import of Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, and Ultra small form factor Computers and Servers falling under HSN 8741 shall be 'Restricted’ and their import would be allowed against a valid Licence for Restricted Imports.
  • Exemption from Import Licencing requirements is provided for Import of 1 Laptop, Tablet, All-in-one Personal Computer, or Ultra small form factor Computer, including those purchased from e-commerce portals, through post or courier. Imports shall be subject to payment of duty as applicable.
  • Exemption from import licence is provided for up to 20 such items per consignment for the purpose of R&D, Testing, Benchmarking and Evaluation, repair and re-export, Product Development purposes. Given imports shall be allowed subject to condition that the imported goods shall be used for the stated purposes only and will not be sold. Further, after the intended purpose, the products would either be destroyed beyond use or re-exported.
  • Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, and Ultra small form factor Computers and Servers which are an essential part of a Capital Good shall be exempted from the import licencing requirements.

Impact Analysis

Importers

  • Need to carefully assess whether their imports qualify for any of the exemptions (e.g., baggage rules, R&D, repair/re-export, essential part of capital goods).

E-commerce Portals

  • May need to modify their processes to comply with the new regulations and provide clear information to customers about potential duties and licensing requirements for larger orders.

R&D and Product Development Companies

  • Must maintain accurate records of imported items and their use to demonstrate compliance with the regulations.

Consumers

  • Potential for increased prices due to import restrictions and licensing costs.

Action Items

  • Monitor future amendments to the Foreign Trade Policy and ITC (HS) codes.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority for the notification and responsible for administering foreign trade policy. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The parent ministry of DGFT, responsible for formulating and implementing trade policies. Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The enabling legislation that grants the Central Government the power to regulate foreign trade. Foreign Trade Policy 2023: The overarching policy framework for India's foreign trade, which is amended from time to time. ITC (HS) 2022: Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) - the classification system used for import and export of goods. HSN 8471: Harmonized System Nomenclature code for automatic data processing machines and units thereof. HSN 8741: This HSN code is mentioned in the notification but appears to be a typographical error, as it does not align with the description of the items being regulated. It is likely intended to refer to subcategories within HSN 8471.
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S.O. 3471(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments under Chapter 84 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022:[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 1. Policy condition No. 04 of the Chapter 84 is introduced as under: i. Import of Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, and Ultra small form factor Computers and Servers falling under HSN 8741 shall be 'Restricted’ and their import would be allowed against a valid Licence for Restricted Imports. ii. The said Restriction shall not be applicable to Imports under Baggage Rules, as amended from time to time. iii. Exemption from Import Licencing requirements is provided for Import of 1 Laptop, Tablet, All-in-one Personal Computer, or Ultra small form factor Computer, including those purchased from e-commerce portals, through post or courier. Imports shall be subject to payment of duty as applicable. iv. Exemption from import licence is provided for up to 20 such items per consignment for the purpose of R&D, Testing, Benchmarking and Evaluation, repair and re-export, Product Development purposes. Given imports shall be allowed subject to condition that the imported goods shall be used for the stated purposes only and will not be sold. Further, after the intended purpose, the products would either be destroyed beyond use or re-exported. v. In reference to para 2.28 of the FTP regarding re-import of goods repaired abroad, licence for Restricted Imports shall not be required for repair and return of said items. vi. Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, and Ultra small form factor Computers and Servers which are an essential part of a Capital Good shall be exempted from the import licencing requirements. 2. The policy/condition for import of the following items covered under CTH 8471 are revised as under: ITC(HS) Item description Existing Policy Revised Policy Revised Policy Condition 84713010 --- Personal computer Free Restricted Subject to Policy condition no.4 of the Chapter 84713090 --- Other Free Restricted Subject to Policy condition no.4 of the Chapter 84714110 --- Micro computer Free Restricted Subject to Policy condition no.4 of the Chapter 84714120 --- Large or main frame Free Restricted Subject to Policy condition no.4 of the computer Chapter 84714190 --- Other Free Restricted Subject to Policy condition no.4 of the Chapter 84714900 -Other automatic data Free Restricted Subject to Policy condition no.4 of the processing machines: -- Chapter Other, presented in the form of systems 84715000 -Processing units other Free Restricted Subject to Policy condition no.4 of the than those Chapter of subheading 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of units: storage units, input units, output units Effect of the Notification: Import of Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, and Ultra small form factor Computers, Servers under HSN 8471 is ‘Restricted’ with immediate effect. Exemption from import licencing is given to 1 such item except Servers per consignment. Exemption from import licencing is provided up to 20 items per consignment for R&D, Testing, Benchmarking and Evaluation, Repair and return, Product Development purposes. Exemption is further provided for re-import of such items repaired abroad. Exemption is also provided where the item is an essential part of a Capital Good. This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry. [F. No. 01/89/180/39/AM-13/PC-2[A]/E-2261] SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-Officio Addl. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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