Fresh nod required to import laptops from Jan 1

NEW DELHI: Electronics companies such as Dell, HP, Apple, Samsung and Lenovo will need to obtain fresh approvals to import laptops and tablets starting next year, according to a government notification.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) will soon issue a circular outlining fresh guidelines. The government extended existing approval system for import of certain IT hardware products including laptops and tablets for three months till December 31.