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The Indian government issued a new restriction on the import of laptops, tablets and all personal computers part of the HSN 8741 category which will now have to hold a special licensing requirement with immediate effect. The reasoning behind the move is to bolster the \u201cMake In India\u201d program and demand for locally produced tablets and computers. The new policy will result in price markups for imported laptop and tablet devices yet the exact specifics are still not clearly detailed.<\/p>\n
\nImport 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. The said restriction shall not be applicable to imports under baggage rules, as amended from time to time.<\/p>\n
Exemption from import licensing requirements is provided for the import of 1 (one) laptop, tablet, all-in-one Personal Computer or ultra-small form factor computer, including those purchased from e-commerce portals through post or courier. – Ministry of Commerce and Industry <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The new notice confirms that the new restriction will not apply to passengers carrying any of the aforementioned devices in their baggage. Dell, HP and Lenovo are three of the notable companies that have manufacturing hubs in India and locally assembled laptops. The new licensing requirements could potentially lead other makers to follow in their footsteps.<\/p>
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