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Overview of Coal Import Monitoring System(CIMS)
According to DGFT notification No. 56/2015-2020 dated 28.01.2021, the Government of India has changed the import regulations for various types of coal, including anthracite, bituminous, coking, and steam, and made Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) registration mandatory.
In order for the Commerce and Industry Ministry's Mr Piyush Goyal to effectively intervene in foreign trade policy, coal importers will be required to furnish advance information about the imports and get a registration number/CIMS Licence.
The CIMS took effect on April 1, 2021, meaning that it will apply to all Bills of Entry submitted on or after that date. Since February 15th, 2020, you can register online to receive a registration number.
The registration must be completed no earlier than 60 days before the anticipated arrival date of the import cargo and no later than 15 days after that date.
For steel importers who fail to register ahead of time under SIMS or are discovered to have provided incorrect information in the online system, legal action, including action under the FTDR Act, 1992, will be taken.
Objective of CIMS
The CIMS was created with the intention of enabling the Indian government to continuously update a database with information about imported coal products.
The information obtained through the CIMS aids the government in developing and carrying out appropriate import-steel policies.
| HS Code | Items Descrition |
|---|---|
| 27011100 | Anthracite Coal |
| 27011200 | Bituminous Coal |
| 27011910 | Coking Coal |
| 27011920 | Steam Coal |
| 27011990 | Other Coal |
List of Import Goods required registration under CIMS
Fee Requirement and Validity of registration number/CIMS License
The application fee of Rs. 1 per thousand subjects to a minimum of Rs. 500/- and a maximum of Rs. 1 Lakh on the CIF value of import required to be paid through the online system.
The validity of the Registration number or CIMS license would be 75 days from the approved date.
Documents/Details required to get registration number/CIMS
The following import and item data are necessary for the documents, such as a digital signature certificate and an active IEC copy:
Procedure to get the registration number/License under CIMS
- To apply online for an import under the Import Monitoring System (IMS), visit the government's official website.
- Select Coal Import Monitoring from the Ministry of Coal menu.
- The option to obtain the registration number would be available on the new page after selecting Coal Import Monitoring.
- Start by entering the necessary information from the list above.
- If the exporter, importer, country of origin, and port of exportation are all the same, several products may be included to a single application.
- Each shipment requires the filing of a licence.
- Accept the criteria listed on the Declaration tab.
- After paying the registration cost, submit the application.
Once the application has been submitted on the portal, the registration number and CIMS licence will be generated instantly.
Only the registration number and expiration date of the registration number must be entered by steam coal importers in the bill of entry.
Modification/Cancellation of registration number/CIMS license
Once the application has been submitted on the portal, modifications to the licence under CIMS are not allowed. The website's draught area allows users to edit the details of the draught online application.
Similarly, once a licence application has been submitted, it cannot be cancelled. You can remove the draught application from the portal.
After the cancellation, there is no provision made for the fee reimbursement.
When the CIMS system is improved, modification, cancellation, and fee refunds after submission can be considered.
How can we help you obtain a CIMS registration number?
Our experts assist you in getting the registration done under CIMS:
- We help you with the paperwork and advise you on the information that must be kept on hand in order to obtain CIMS registration.
- Assistance with the online application for CIMS on the web portal will be provided.
- Co-ordination with the issuing authorities if they need any additional clarification.
- In 2-3 working days, you can get your registration number from the issuing agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
CIMS stands for Coal Import Monitoring System.
To advise the government and key stakeholders in advance about the importation of steam coal.
Yes, a CIMS license is required for each shipment/customs entry.
The application cost of Rs. 1 per thousand on the CIF value of import, subject to a minimum of Rs. 500 and a maximum of Rs. 1 lakh, must be paid using the online system.
There are the specific products from Chapters 72, 73, and 86 are covered under SIMS.
Yes, all the Steam coal imports entering the country need licenses under CIMS.
Before submitting the Bill of Entry to customs, the application must be completed. Between 15 and 60 days prior to the anticipated arrival of the goods into India, it should be completed.
The license or the registration number is valid for 75 days.
Please find the procedure to apply for the CHIMS
- To apply online for an import under the Import Monitoring System (IMS), visit the government's official website.
- Select Coal Import Monitoring from the Ministry of Coal menu.
- The option to obtain the registration number would be available on the new page after selecting Coal Import Monitoring.
- Start by entering the necessary information from the list above.
- If the exporter, importer, country of origin, and port of exportation are all the same, several products may be included to a single application.
- Each shipment requires the filing of a licence.
- Accept the criteria listed on the Declaration tab.
- After paying the registration cost, submit the application.
Yes, multiple products can be included in one application.
The moment the application is finished and submitted in its entirety, the CIMS license/registration numbers are created.
At Present, there is no provision for the modification of the existing CIMS License.
On the portal, the draught application for a licence or registration number can be erased; however, once it has been submitted, it cannot be changed.
For the coal importers who fail to register under CIMS in advance or are discovered to have provided incorrect data in the online system, legal action, including action under the FTDR Act, 1992, will be taken.