Mobile Phones (Commercial)
Can I take Mobile Phones (Commercial) across a border? Yes in many places, with conditions. Of the 118 country-rules we've indexed for Mobile Phones (Commercial), 105 are allowed (often with limits), 13 are restricted (permit, declaration, or quantity cap), and 0 are prohibited outright. Customs rules depend on the destination, the purpose (travelling, posting, importing personally, or importing commercially), and the quantity.
Mobile phones and smartphones are commercially imported in large quantities by retailers, distributors, and parallel importers. Commercial imports are distinct from a traveler carrying a personal device and are subject to product certification, spectrum compliance, import duties, and in some countries government device registration requirements. The global smartphone market is dominated by Apple (iPhone) and a range of Android manufacturers including Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, Huawei, and others. Smartphones are designed for specific radio frequency bands, and a device purchased in one country may not support all LTE or 5G bands used in another country, limiting network performance even if import is legal. Product certification requirements mean that smartphones must be approved by the national telecommunications authority before they can be imported commercially and sold: the FCC in the US, Ofcom/CE marking in the UK/EU, ANATEL in Brazil, TRAI/BIS in India, NBTC in Thailand, and so on. In countries like India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mandatory certification requirement for mobile phones has been used to restrict market access. India also requires IMEI registration on the CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) to prevent importation of devices reported as stolen. Some countries levy high import duties specifically on mobile phones to encourage domestic assembly — Brazil's tariff structure significantly raises the price of imported devices. Parallel imports (grey market devices — genuine products imported outside authorized distributor channels) are legal in many countries but may not qualify for manufacturer warranty service.
Common mistakes with Mobile Phones (Commercial)
- Assuming the rules at the origin apply at the destination — they don't. The destination customs authority is the binding rule.
- Travelling and posting are treated differently: an item you can carry may be prohibited by post (and vice versa).
- Personal vs commercial intent: above a quantity threshold, customs may treat your shipment as commercial regardless of intent.
- Undervaluing on the customs declaration to avoid duty — treated as fraud in most jurisdictions.
- Vague item descriptions on CN22/CN23 — biggest single cause of postal customs holds.
- Missing required certificates (phytosanitary, veterinary, CITES, prescription, product compliance).
Always verify against the destination's customs authority before acting. Not legal advice.
HS codes
Regulatory trend
ITA-covered (most major economies apply 0% MFN); type-approval rules vary but personal-import allowances are stable.
Names in other languages
- es
- teléfonos móviles, celulares, smartphones
- fr
- téléphones mobiles, portables, smartphones
- de
- Mobiltelefone, Handys, Smartphones
- zh
- 手机, 移动电话, 智能手机
- ja
- 携帯電話, スマートフォン, スマホ
General notes
Status by country (traveling)
Also documented for posting & importing
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
- India
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Oman
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Austria
- Ireland
- Portugal
- Greece
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Romania
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Norway
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Chile
- Colombia
- Peru
- South Africa
- Turkey
- India
- Brazil
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Japan
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- South Korea
- China
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Oman
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Austria
- Ireland
- Portugal
- Greece
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Romania
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Norway
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Chile
- Colombia
- Peru
- South Africa
- Turkey
Rules by country and purpose
Carrying in personal luggage
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇺🇸 United States
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
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🇨🇦 Canada
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
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🇦🇺 Australia
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
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🇳🇿 New Zealand
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇹🇭 Thailand
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇸🇬 Singapore
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇲🇾 Malaysia
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Travellers may bring personal phones into Indonesia but must register the IMEI — unregistered handsets stop working on Indonesian networks after the grace period.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇵🇭 Philippines
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
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🇻🇳 Vietnam
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
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🇯🇵 Japan
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
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🇰🇷 South Korea
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
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🇨🇳 China
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
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🇮🇳 India
No specific restrictions for personal mobile phones (commercial)
Sending by post
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇺🇸 United States
Lithium battery rules apply; FCC compliance needed
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
A phone can be posted to United Kingdom; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇦 Canada
A phone can be posted to Canada; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇦🇺 Australia
A phone can be posted to Australia; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇳🇿 New Zealand
A phone can be posted to New Zealand; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇹🇭 Thailand
A phone can be posted to Thailand; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇸🇬 Singapore
A phone can be posted to Singapore; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇲🇾 Malaysia
A phone can be posted to Malaysia; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Indonesia requires customs IMEI registration for imported handsets — unregistered phones are blocked from Indonesian networks, and import taxes apply above a very low threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇵🇭 Philippines
A phone can be posted to Philippines; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇻🇳 Vietnam
A phone can be posted to Vietnam; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇯🇵 Japan
A phone can be posted to Japan; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇰🇷 South Korea
A phone can be posted to South Korea; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇳 China
A phone can be posted to China; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇮🇳 India
A phone can be posted to India; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
A phone can be posted to Hong Kong; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇹🇼 Taiwan
A phone can be posted to Taiwan; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
A phone can be posted to United Arab Emirates; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
A phone can be posted to Saudi Arabia; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇶🇦 Qatar
A phone can be posted to Qatar; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇰🇼 Kuwait
A phone can be posted to Kuwait; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇧🇭 Bahrain
A phone can be posted to Bahrain; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇴🇲 Oman
A phone can be posted to Oman; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇩🇪 Germany
A phone can be posted to Germany; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇫🇷 France
A phone can be posted to France; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇪🇸 Spain
A phone can be posted to Spain; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇮🇹 Italy
A phone can be posted to Italy; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇳🇱 Netherlands
A phone can be posted to Netherlands; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇧🇪 Belgium
A phone can be posted to Belgium; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇦🇹 Austria
A phone can be posted to Austria; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇮🇪 Ireland
A phone can be posted to Ireland; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇵🇹 Portugal
A phone can be posted to Portugal; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇬🇷 Greece
A phone can be posted to Greece; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇵🇱 Poland
A phone can be posted to Poland; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
A phone can be posted to Czech Republic; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇭🇺 Hungary
A phone can be posted to Hungary; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇷🇴 Romania
A phone can be posted to Romania; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇸🇪 Sweden
A phone can be posted to Sweden; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇩🇰 Denmark
A phone can be posted to Denmark; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇳🇴 Norway
A phone can be posted to Norway; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇫🇮 Finland
A phone can be posted to Finland; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇭 Switzerland
A phone can be posted to Switzerland; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇧🇷 Brazil
A phone can be posted to Brazil; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇲🇽 Mexico
A phone can be posted to Mexico; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇦🇷 Argentina
A phone can be posted to Argentina; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇱 Chile
A phone can be posted to Chile; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇴 Colombia
A phone can be posted to Colombia; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇵🇪 Peru
A phone can be posted to Peru; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇿🇦 South Africa
A phone can be posted to South Africa; lithium-battery mail rules require the battery installed in the device, and import tax applies above the exemption.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇹🇷 Turkey
Türkiye channels personal handset imports through the passenger regime — BTK registration against a passport with a substantial fee — and postal import of phones by individuals is impractical.
Personal importing
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇺🇸 United States
Personal phones generally duty-free under $800 de minimis
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
VAT and potentially duty applies
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇩🇪 Germany
VAT applies; 0% customs duty under ITA
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇯🇵 Japan
Duty-free under ITA; consumption tax applies
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇦🇺 Australia
GST applies above AUD 1,000
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇮🇳 India
20% customs duty on phones; BIS not required for personal
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇦 Canada
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Canada; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇳🇿 New Zealand
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to New Zealand; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇹🇭 Thailand
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Thailand; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇸🇬 Singapore
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Singapore; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇲🇾 Malaysia
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Malaysia; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Indonesia requires customs IMEI registration for imported handsets — unregistered phones are blocked from Indonesian networks, and import taxes apply above a very low threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇵🇭 Philippines
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Philippines; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇻🇳 Vietnam
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Vietnam; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇰🇷 South Korea
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to South Korea; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇳 China
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to China; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Hong Kong; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇹🇼 Taiwan
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Taiwan; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to United Arab Emirates; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Saudi Arabia; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇶🇦 Qatar
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Qatar; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇰🇼 Kuwait
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Kuwait; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇧🇭 Bahrain
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Bahrain; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇴🇲 Oman
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Oman; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇫🇷 France
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to France; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇪🇸 Spain
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Spain; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇮🇹 Italy
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Italy; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇳🇱 Netherlands
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Netherlands; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇧🇪 Belgium
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Belgium; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇦🇹 Austria
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Austria; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇮🇪 Ireland
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Ireland; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇵🇹 Portugal
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Portugal; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇬🇷 Greece
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Greece; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇵🇱 Poland
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Poland; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Czech Republic; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇭🇺 Hungary
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Hungary; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇷🇴 Romania
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Romania; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇸🇪 Sweden
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Sweden; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇩🇰 Denmark
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Denmark; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇳🇴 Norway
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Norway; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇫🇮 Finland
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Finland; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇭 Switzerland
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Switzerland; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇧🇷 Brazil
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Brazil; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇲🇽 Mexico
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Mexico; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇦🇷 Argentina
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Argentina; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇱 Chile
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Chile; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇨🇴 Colombia
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Colombia; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇵🇪 Peru
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to Peru; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇿🇦 South Africa
A personally purchased phone can be shipped to South Africa; handsets attract low or zero duty in most jurisdictions, with VAT/import tax due above the exemption threshold.
Mobile Phones (Commercial)
🇹🇷 Turkey
Türkiye channels personal handset imports through the passenger regime — BTK registration against a passport with a substantial fee — and postal import of phones by individuals is impractical.
Commercial importing
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