Dear Dinesh
On merit, there is no reason for CUstoms to withhold teh shipment, especially with the NOC from WPC. Despite, this customs is not allowing import of these devices without license from DGFT. That is a time consuming affair and takes a few moths. For the current shipment, you should try and visit the New CUstoms House and seek an appointment with the Assistance Commissioner Customs, and :
1) show him the WPC NOC
2) Plead that GPS Receiver is freely importable undger OGL (Open General List) as per item cide 8526.90
3) That GPS enbaled I-phones, and other mobile phoines do not need any license from DGFT, even though they are also combo of GPS/GPRS.
4) That it is a small value shipment and a first time import and if he decided that DGFT license is a must, then you undertake that next import will only be against such license, and for this shipment he may pardon, or levy minimal fine & penalty. For shipment of USD 820, fine and penalty can be upto the value of the shipment invoice, unless the officer wants to take a lenient view.
All the best
Luv Jain
