REGISTRATION · IMPORT MONITORING
CHIMS Registration (Coal)
Coal importers must register on the Coal Import Monitoring System and obtain a number before their consignment arrives. We handle your CHIMS filing so customs can clear your coal imports on time.
- Same/next day
- turnaround
- Per consignment
- filing
- Coal imports
- mandatory
- RUN BY
- DGFT / Ministry of Coal
- APPLIES TO
- Notified coal imports
- TIMELINE
- Same to next working day
- WHEN TO FILE
- Before arrival (advance)
- OUTPUT
- CHIMS registration number
Quick facts
01 · OVERVIEW
What CHIMS registration is
The Coal Import Monitoring System (CHIMS) requires importers of notified coal to submit advance information online and obtain a registration number ahead of arrival. The number is quoted on the bill of entry, making timely filing essential for smooth clearance.
WHEN YOU NEED IT
- Importing notified coal.
- Filing advance information before arrival.
- Quoting a CHIMS number on the bill of entry.
- Meeting DGFT coal-monitoring rules.
02 · OUR SERVICE
What’s included when we handle it
A done-for-you filing — we take it from your shipment details to a valid registration number.
- Applicability check
- Shipment data preparation
- Online registration & filing
- Registration number generated
- Bill-of-entry linkage
- Ongoing filing support
03 · CHECKLIST
Details you’ll need
Have these consignment details ready and we can file the same day.
01IEC certificate
Your active Import Export Code.
02Product / HS details
Coal type and HS codes.
03Quantity & value
Consignment details.
04Country of origin
And port of loading.
05Expected arrival
Estimated arrival date.
06Invoice
Commercial invoice details.
04 · HOW IT WORKS
The process, step by step
Fast, advance filing so your registration number is ready before the goods land.
Check applicability
We confirm your product falls under the system.
Prepare shipment data
We compile the import details required.
Register & file online
We submit the advance registration.
Number generated
Your registration number is issued.
Use on bill of entry
Quote it at customs to clear the goods.
05 · KEEP GOING
Registrations that pair with this
Most importers need a few of these together — we can set them up in one go.
06 · FAQ
CHIMS Registration — your questions
Straight answers on applicability, timing and clearance.
Who must register on CHIMS?
Importers of notified coal. We confirm whether your consignment falls under CHIMS.
When should I file CHIMS?
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Is the CHIMS number needed at customs?
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GET STARTED
File your CHIMS registration and clear coal.
We’ll obtain your Coal Import Monitoring System number before arrival so your coal imports clear on schedule.