the problem is that the customs cant be paid unless your IMEI is on the system, something which is taking monthsSalloum wroteGo pay your customs ASAP even if your phone is still working, before the new rates kick in. They will start enforcing it again for sure.
New Phone Jomrok / Customs duty in Lebanon
19 days later
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In case this helps anyone,
If you are already using your device for the past year and haven't paid the customs fees yet, this is for you:
Earlier, I received an SMS message from MoT notifying me that I have 30 days to register my phone and pay its Customs fees or else it will be deactivated from the Cell Network.
Yesterday, I paid customs fees for an iPhone 12 Pro Max and it costed 330,000LBP in total. It's required to pay at LibanPost.
You need your ID/Passport and the device you want to pay fees for.
Pictures of IMEI will not work, they need the device itself (for obvious security reasons)
It only took me 10mins in total while at LibanPost.
Pro-Tip: If you have an iPad with cellular feature, I "do not recommend" paying customs fees or registering it unless you own a dual simcard (two simcards with the same phone number), I wasn't aware that iPads with cellular can only route calls into from another iPhone over "Wi-Fi".. I thought I could makes calls from the iPad.. so if you have a similar case or even wondering whether you want to buy an iPad with cellular or not, make sure to read the cellular limitations first. In my case, I didn't find a reason to register the device
If you are already using your device for the past year and haven't paid the customs fees yet, this is for you:
Earlier, I received an SMS message from MoT notifying me that I have 30 days to register my phone and pay its Customs fees or else it will be deactivated from the Cell Network.
Yesterday, I paid customs fees for an iPhone 12 Pro Max and it costed 330,000LBP in total. It's required to pay at LibanPost.
You need your ID/Passport and the device you want to pay fees for.
Pictures of IMEI will not work, they need the device itself (for obvious security reasons)
It only took me 10mins in total while at LibanPost.
Pro-Tip: If you have an iPad with cellular feature, I "do not recommend" paying customs fees or registering it unless you own a dual simcard (two simcards with the same phone number), I wasn't aware that iPads with cellular can only route calls into from another iPhone over "Wi-Fi".. I thought I could makes calls from the iPad.. so if you have a similar case or even wondering whether you want to buy an iPad with cellular or not, make sure to read the cellular limitations first. In my case, I didn't find a reason to register the device
I bought a 4G router and brought it with me in December 2020 and used it on a used SIM card for less than 15 days back then. So didn't pay as it was less than 90 days (I'm presuming they do this mainly for toursists to have enough time?). Its prepaid SIM died as I didn't end up charging it. I recently (2022) came to Lebanon and though I'd try it again on another used SIM, I had the impression that the device would be blocked by now, surprisingly it ended up working again but they sent me a SMS immediately saying I have 89 days to pay the fees.
The question is, since I'm going to use it for only 7 days this time or less does that mean I should be going to pay the fees? I don't get it. The SIM card i'm using this time is for a relative, I just don't want them to have fees built up on them becuse of me through their SIM. Not sure if they even do the link though.
The question is, since I'm going to use it for only 7 days this time or less does that mean I should be going to pay the fees? I don't get it. The SIM card i'm using this time is for a relative, I just don't want them to have fees built up on them becuse of me through their SIM. Not sure if they even do the link though.
Ayman, they give you 90 days per year of usage, this is for people who do not live in Lebanon but only vacation here. The fees are not linked to any SIM or anything but your device. Once you reach the 90 days they theoretically will block your device IMEI from accessing the network, until the year elapses and you get allotted your next 90 days of usage.
6 days later
Guys has anyone successfully registered a device that cannot receive sms?
I have a 4g ipad and it doesnt receive sms so i cant tell how many days i have left.
I called libanpost and they insist they want 2 imeis to check if my device is in the system.
But alas, my ipad has just one so they refuse to help from there.
So now, i cant pay fees, i cant receive sms to actually know if im in the system
Our government once again, doesnt fail to amaze me.
I have a 4g ipad and it doesnt receive sms so i cant tell how many days i have left.
I called libanpost and they insist they want 2 imeis to check if my device is in the system.
But alas, my ipad has just one so they refuse to help from there.
So now, i cant pay fees, i cant receive sms to actually know if im in the system
Our government once again, doesnt fail to amaze me.
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Try placing the sim in a phone. If it hasn't been a long time since you were supposed to receive the message, maybe the message center retries till success (Not sure, just a guess). Its strange that they need two IMEIs. If I am not mistaken only dual sim devices have 2 IMEIs.
most modern devices with a single sim slot have 2 IMEIs (one that is built into the device on the device board) and the other one is for the user to use (insert/eject).new_user wroteIf I am not mistaken only dual sim devices have 2 IMEIs.
the one built into the device is a modern technology used to market the usage of eSIMs instead of the regular simcards we know.
eSIM is a virtual card, your phone doesn't need to have a SIM card in order for this to work.
eSIM technology is not only limited to mobile devices but also Laptops and Smart Watches.
IMEI fingerprints are used to identify devices on a telecom level, the provider needs to categorize the usage of the communication (transmission of data) being made from and into your device, whether it is sent over eSIM (the one built internally) or using the regular SIM card.
Mostly, IMEIs are registered in order to keep track of people's identities and to prevent terrorism or any illegal act.
Looks like this customs law won't pass before the elections, so we have a window of 2 months
update regarding ny ipad:
it seems that libanpost have a platform to enter imeis.
my ipad accepts An Esim and physical sim but can only use one at a time unlike iphones, however it's still classed as dualsim and hence the libanpost platform requires two imeis while in reality there only is one.
My next step is to reach out to MoT.
Why are things always so complicated in this shithole?
it seems that libanpost have a platform to enter imeis.
my ipad accepts An Esim and physical sim but can only use one at a time unlike iphones, however it's still classed as dualsim and hence the libanpost platform requires two imeis while in reality there only is one.
My next step is to reach out to MoT.
Why are things always so complicated in this shithole?
16 days later
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Phone stopped working and Libanpost branches mostly closed for the weekend.
3 months later
Anyone bought a replica watch online (mainly Chinese website), and delivered by dhl?
I wonder if customs in Beirut will do if they scan the package and see it's a well known luxurious watch but the item price is 200$ on the package?
Will they follow the printed price on the invoice or their own price given by their scan + wakil's price?
Would they confiscate it if they feel it's a replica?
I wonder if customs in Beirut will do if they scan the package and see it's a well known luxurious watch but the item price is 200$ on the package?
Will they follow the printed price on the invoice or their own price given by their scan + wakil's price?
Would they confiscate it if they feel it's a replica?
If they will peek inside they will definitely recognize known brand. They often dont check small packages, but thats you and your luck. But especially DHL - often check what is inside and AFAIK they have policy against counterfeit items.
If customs will check authenticity - they will confiscate package (such thing happened on my eyes as with postal packages(not mine), and even with guy who brought bag with luxury items over airport.
If customs will think it is authentic - they will google for cost and charge full cost tax.
If customs will check authenticity - they will confiscate package (such thing happened on my eyes as with postal packages(not mine), and even with guy who brought bag with luxury items over airport.
If customs will think it is authentic - they will google for cost and charge full cost tax.
Damn
So I can forget about it
So I can forget about it
11 days later
Hi everyone,
Is the jomrok to be paid still calculated on 1,500 rate or has it been changed? Want to get my parents new smartphones and it's a bit cheaper in the UAE than Lebanon, wanna know if it will be worth it to get it from here. Thanks
Is the jomrok to be paid still calculated on 1,500 rate or has it been changed? Want to get my parents new smartphones and it's a bit cheaper in the UAE than Lebanon, wanna know if it will be worth it to get it from here. Thanks
4 months later
Hi guys. Couple of questions,
(1) Has anyone recently gotten a phone through a person coming to Lebanon? Is it smooth sailing or do people get stopped for having a phone box in their bag?
(2) If anyone has gotten or imported a Google Pixel recently, did you have to pay the phone jomrok fee or are Pixels still not in the database?
Thanks
(1) Has anyone recently gotten a phone through a person coming to Lebanon? Is it smooth sailing or do people get stopped for having a phone box in their bag?
(2) If anyone has gotten or imported a Google Pixel recently, did you have to pay the phone jomrok fee or are Pixels still not in the database?
Thanks
Hi Roy. I recently brought two new in-box phones in my carry on and no one said a thing, but to be fair I wasn't security checked at the airport. No idea about the Pixel situation - but in any case the jomrok is still priced at 1500LBP/$. I paid a total of 550,000LBP for 2 brand new iPhones.
I got a Pixel 6 Pro from France, and I didn't have to pay the phone jomrok fee, even though I did get the messages from MOT.roy wrote
(2) If anyone has gotten or imported a Google Pixel recently, did you have to pay the phone jomrok fee or are Pixels still not in the database?
Thanks
a month later
Is the new custom applied or not yet?
I am tempted by the Pixel 7 Pro , but there is like 60$ difference between Classic/Star apparently not mgamrak and the mgamrak version in other shops
I am tempted by the Pixel 7 Pro , but there is like 60$ difference between Classic/Star apparently not mgamrak and the mgamrak version in other shops
9 months later
hello geeks!
anyone know the gomrok/jomrok of iphone 13 pro max?
thanks!
anyone know the gomrok/jomrok of iphone 13 pro max?
thanks!
so just an update, I paid 11,253,000L.L at Liban Post for an iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB storage (yes they check storage as well)