IMEI Certificate for Import of Mobile Handsets
All imported or domestically manufactured SIM‑enabled devices—phones, tablets, hotspots, smartwatches—must have their IMEIs registered on the Indian Counterfeit Device Restriction (ICDR) portal before entering India, per DoT’s Prevention of Tampering Rules (2022).
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Regulatory Background
Under the Prevention of Tampering of IMEIs Rules, 2022, every handset—new or re‑imported—requires pre‑import IMEI registration on the ICDR portal or it will be blocked at Customs and network level.
Covered Devices
Includes all GSM/CDMA/LTE/5G‑capable equipment: mobile phones, feature phones, USB dongles, MiFi devices, tablets with cellular modems, GPS trackers, wearables with SIM, and IoT modules requiring network access.
Enforcement Mechanism
Customs, DGFT, and telecom operators use the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) to verify CIMR portal registrations. Unregistered IMEIs are auto‑blocked, preventing voice, SMS, and data on any Indian network.
Import & Customs Compliance
• Avoid seizure: Pre‑registration prevents shipment holds. • Faster clearances: Customs uses portal acknowledgments for expedited processing.
Device Security & Anti‑theft
• Lost device blocking: Reported IMEIs are blacklisted across all networks. • Counterfeit deterrence: Only genuine devices with valid TAC codes pass authentication.
Business Continuity
• Ongoing compliance: Automatic alerts for rule changes and re‑registration requirements. • Audit‑ready records: Portal logs provide verifiable proof for regulators.
1. Essential Submission Files
• IMEI list CSV (TAC, SNR start/end, check digits)
• Importer’s IEC & DGFT registration certificates
• Manufacturer MOU (stamped & notarized)
• Technical spec sheet per model
• CHA authorization letter
2. Supplementary Records
• GSMA TAC allocation confirmation
• Sample device certificates of conformity
• Internal audit trail of IMEI generation or sourcing
Step 1: Preliminary Audit
Compile device model list, verify TAC allocations with GSMA, and map SNR ranges. Flag any reprogrammed or duplicated IMEIs for exclusion.
Step 2: Documentation & Formatting
Aggregate CSV files per the ICDR schema, prepare importer IEC, DGFT code, CHA letter, and manufacturer MOUs. Validate data integrity and checksum digits.
Step 3: Portal Submission
Log in to ICDR portal, upload IMEI batches, pay any per‑registration fees, and track upload status. Address any schema validation errors immediately.
Step 4: Certificate Generation
Upon approval, download the IMEI certificate bundle—one PDF per TAC group—bearing official DoT seals and unique acknowledgment numbers.
Step 5: Post‑Import Monitoring
Monitor CEIR logs for any blocking events, manage re‑registration for new firmware versions, and schedule annual compliance reviews.
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