Date: 2024-12-11Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Procedure for implementation of Import Management System for
import of restricted IT Hardware (viz. Laptops, Tablets,
All-in-one Personal Computers, Ultra small form factor computers
and Servers under HSN 8471) for the calendar year 2025 -
reg.
**Summary:**
This policy circular, Nogy202425, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, dated December 11, 2024, outlines the procedure for implementing the Import Management System (IMS) for the import of restricted IT hardware under HSN 8471 for the calendar year 2025. The restricted IT hardware includes Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, Ultra small form factor computers, and Servers. This circular follows up on Notifications No. 23/2023 dated August 3, 2023, No. 26/2023 dated August 4, 2023, and No. 38/2023 dated October 19, 2023, which initially restricted the import of these items, and Policy Circular No. 06/2023-24 dated October 19, 2023, and Policy Circular No. 07/2024-25 dated September 24, 2024 which put in place detailed procedure which was extended till 31.12.2024.
Under the IMS for 2025:
* Importers must apply for Import Authorization through the DGFT website.
* The application portal will be open from December 13, 2024, to December 15, 2025.
* Authorizations issued under the IMS will be valid until December 31, 2025.
* Importers are permitted to submit multiple applications throughout the year.
* Requests for amendments to authorizations can be submitted via the DGFT website during the authorization's validity period.
For further information, contact Deepak Jhalani, Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade, at deepak.jhalani@gov.in. The circular is issued under F.No.018918039AM13PC2AE2261.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: An agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for implementing the foreign trade policy.
Import Management System: A system for managing and authorizing the import of restricted IT Hardware.
IT Hardware: Refers to Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, Ultra small form factor computers and Servers under HSN 8471 which are subject to import restrictions.
HSN 8471: The Harmonized System Nomenclature code for the specified IT Hardware being regulated.
New Delhi: The location of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, India
Customs Commissionerate: The customs offices responsible for overseeing and regulating import activities.
DGFT Notification No. 23/2023 dated 03rd August 2023: A notification issued by the DGFT regarding import restrictions on IT hardware.
DGFT Website: Online portal of Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: 11.12.2024
Policy Circular Nogy/2024-25
To,
1. All Customs Commissionerate (s)
2. Members of Trade & Industry
Subject: Procedure for implementation of Import Management System for import of
restricted IT Hardware (viz. Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, Ultra
small form factor computers and Servers under HSN 8471) for the calendar year 2025 -
reg.
Attention is drawn to DGFT Notification No. 23/2023 dated 03rd August 2023 read with
Notification No. 26/2023 dated 4th August 2023 and Notification No. 38/2023 dated 19th
October 2023, whereby Import of IT Hardware (viz. Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal
Computers, Ultra small form factor computers and Servers under HSN 8471) was ‘Restricted’.
Further, vide Policy Circular No. 06/2023-24 dated 19.10.2023 detailed procedure was put in
place, which was extended till 31.12.2024 vide Policy Circular No. 07/2024-25 dated
24.09.2024.
2. The Import Management System for import of restricted IT Hardware, for the calendar year
2025, is as follows:
I. Importers shall apply in Import Management System for Import Authorization on
DGFT Website.
Il. Application portal will be open from 13.12.2024 to 15.12.2025.
Wl. Any Authorization issued for import of restricted IT Hardware under IMS shall be valid
till 31.12.2025.
IV. Importer is allowed to submit multiple applications in the year.
Vv. Any request for amendment arising during the validity of the such
Authorization may be submitted on DGFT website.
This is issued with the approval of Competent Authority. Ny MA of
AN
(Deepak Jhalani)
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
Email: deepak. jhalani@gov.in
(Issued from F.No.01/89/180/39/AM-13/PC-2[A]/E-2261)