India Introduces New System to Document Computer Import Data

India recently introduced a new import management system designed to monitor data surrounding imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported Nov. 24. Effective Nov. 1, importers must report in the new system the quantity and value of those imports, along with imports of “related spare parts," HKTDC said. The system was unveiled after the country scrapped plans to place new import licensing requirements on certain computers (see 2308030074), the report said, which drew backlash from the U.S. and other countries (see 2308170028).