On October 21, 2024, the Office of the Principal Commissioner of Customs (NS-I) at Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House issued Public Notice No. 90/2024 regarding the debiting of licenses for importing restricted IT hardware, as per DGFT notification No. 23/2023. This notification classifies imports of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, ultra-small form factor computers, and servers under HSN 8741 as “restricted,” requiring a valid license for import. The notice highlights issues with certain consignments being released without the necessary online license debit. It specifies that when a Bill of Entry is filed under Scheme Code 14, the system will block assessment until the license is debited. Importers must ensure that the scheme code is correctly mentioned; otherwise, officers can add it within the ICES system. Stakeholders, including trade associations, are urged to comply with these guidelines. The notice is considered a standing order, and any issues can be directed to the designated email for assistance. The communication underscores the importance of adhering to the licensing requirements to facilitate proper customs processes.
OFFICE OF THE PR. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS– I),
APPRAISING MAIN
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, SHEVA,
TAL- URAN, DISTRICT- RAIGAD,
MAHARASHTRA-400707
email [email protected]
Telephone No: 022-27244979.
DIN No.20241078NT0000368937
Public Notice No. 90/2024 Date: 21-10-2024
Subject – Clarification regarding debiting of Restricted License for import of IT Hardware-reg.
Reference is invited to DGFT notification No.23/2023 dated 03.08.2023. 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 License for Restricted Imports.
2. In this regard, Scheme Code 14 for restricted imports had been implemented in the system. It has come to the notice that certain imports consignments are getting released without debiting of the online license in the system.
3. It is informed that if the Bill of Entry is filed under Scheme code 14 and the license number is duly mentioned, the system will not allow assessment of the bill of Entry until the license is debited. Hence, the officer should ensure that Bill of Entry are duly filed under Scheme Code 14 and license should be debited in the system only.
4. Further, if the importer fails to mention the scheme code where ever restricted license is applicable, an option is available in APR and ACL role in ICES to add scheme code and license details in the Bill of Entry.
5 . All the stakeholders including the trade and concerned associations are requested to take note of above for necessary action.
6. All Officers to consider this as Standing Order. Further, officers facing any difficulties or issues may email to [email protected].
(D. S. GARBYAL)
Commissioner of Customs,
NS-I, JNCH, Nhava Sheva.
Copy to:-
1. The Pr.Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone-II,
2. The Pr. Commissioners/Commissioner of Customs, NS-I, NS-II, NS-III, NS-V, NS-Gen and NS-Audit, JNCH, Nhava Sheva.
3. All Additional/Joint Commissioners of Customs, JNCH, Nhava Sheva.
4. All Dy./Asstt. Commissioners of Customs, JNCH, Nhava Sheva.
5. Sections/ Groups/Docks/RMSFC, Nhava Sheva through JNCH website.
6. AC/DC, EDI for uploading on JNCH website.
7. All the concerned stakeholders.
8. Office Copy.
