DGFT Imposes Import Restrictions On Laptops, Tablets, Computers & Servers With Immediate Effect

The Directorate General Of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the import restrictions on laptops, tablets, computers & servers with immediate effect.

The import of Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one Personal Computers, and Ultra small form factor Computers and Servers falling under HSN 8471 shall be ‘Restricted’ and their import would be allowed against a valid Licence for Restricted Imports.

The Restriction shall not be applicable to Imports under Baggage Rules, as amended from time to time.

Exemption from Import Licencing requirements is provided for the 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, and Product Development purposes. Given imports shall be allowed subject to the condition that the imported goods shall be used for the stated purposes only and will not be sold. After the intended purpose, the products would either be destroyed beyond use or re-exported.

In reference to FTP regarding the re-import of goods repaired abroad, a licence for Restricted Imports shall not be required for the repair and return of the items.

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.

Notification No. 23/2023

Dated: 03.08.2023

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