Photo illustration of the IMEI / Special list
Jakarta, Spasi-id.com - if you buy iPhone and Android from abroad, it is certain that if you buy those two types of smartphones abroad.
As you know, the government is currently fighting illegal cell phone sales on the black market. The government through the Ministry of Industry will block the IMEI of an illegal cell phone that is not registered in a machine called the Central Equiment Identity Register.
Well, in order for your cell phone to avoid blocking, cell phone IMI should be listed in the Ministry. So, how do I register an IMEI?
Before answering that question, identify the cell phone IMEI and the terms of registering IMEI in the Ministry.
Mobile IMEI is
Combined by VOI from various sources, International Mobile Equilement Identity or IMEI-rated is a special identity number published by GSM association (GSM) for every GSM card slot issued by mobile phone manufacturer (Cell phone / HP).
The black market phone block policy has been on since April 18, 2020. This policy is to prevent illegal cell phone circulation and support the conducive industry in the country.
Those who buy cell phones from overseas either buy themselves or go on expeditions, can still register cell phones independently.
The terms of the iPhone and Android IMEI list purchased from Foreign Affairs
According to Finance Secretary No. 203 / PMKO 04 / 2017 about the terms of exports and Import items brought by Passengers and Carrying Sarana Crew, how to register an IMEI Android and iPhone purchased from overseas is this:
The number of cell phones purchased from overseas is not more than two units.
Both mobile units purchased from overseas are not worth more than 500 US dollars or the equivalent of Rp7.3 million, either hand carry or via expedition.
If the cell phone was purchased over the number of units it would be confiscated.
For a phone that costs more than the amount of value set, it will be used at 10 percent and the PPH is 7.5 percent of the price.
For mobile phones from overseas to Indonesia via expedition company, the IMEI registration was performed by a customs service company.
For foreign tourists who use Indonesian SIM cards, they can make a check on cell operators for 90 days.
For your information, the IMEI blocking scheme also applies to cell phones that are missing or stolen so they can't be used anymore. It's just, this condition requires a missing evidence letter after making a report to a mobile operator.
IMEI blocking only applies to mobile phones, handheld computers, and tablets.
The way an iPhone and Android IMEI List purchased from Foreign Affairs
The way an iPhone and Android phone IMEI list was purchased from overseas can be performed via Customs official pages and Customs mobile apps. Here's the full review.
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Here's how the cell phone lists through Customs's official page:
Open beacuka.go.id
Enter personal data and list data items
Enter mobile IMEI number
Upload quarantine (if available)
Enter the captcha code
Press' Send 'key
Wait for QR Code and Registration ID to appear
When you get QR Code and Registration ID, go to Customs office for a QR Code scan.
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The way to register an application's IMEI is possible, if you have trouble accessing Customs's official page. However, this way only applies to Android phones. As for his steps as follows:
Download Customs Mobile Applications at Google Play Store
Open Customs Applications
Press IMEI
Insert self-data and flight data
Insert item details (brand, type and IMEI numbers)
Make sure the data inserted is correct, if you do, press' Complete'
Wait for QR Code and Registration ID to appear
Just like the previous iPhone and Android IMEI list, cell phone owners need to go to Customs's office to scan QR Code and dilute all tax affairs so that cell phones aren't blocked by the government.
