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REGISTRATION · IMPORT MONITORING

NFMIMS Registration (Non-Ferrous)

Importers of specified non-ferrous metals must register on NFMIMS before arrival. We file your NFMIMS registration and provide the number customs needs to release your aluminium, copper and other metal imports.

Same/next day
turnaround
Per consignment
filing
NF metals
mandatory

Quick facts

RUN BY
DGFT / Ministry of Mines
APPLIES TO
Notified non-ferrous metals
TIMELINE
Same to next working day
WHEN TO FILE
Before arrival (advance)
OUTPUT
NFMIMS registration number

01 · OVERVIEW

What NFMIMS registration is

The Non-Ferrous Metal Import Monitoring System (NFMIMS) requires importers of notified non-ferrous metals — such as aluminium, copper, zinc and nickel products — to file advance information and obtain a registration number before goods arrive. The number is quoted on the bill of entry.

WHEN YOU NEED IT

  • Importing notified non-ferrous metals.
  • Filing advance information before arrival.
  • Quoting an NFMIMS number on the bill of entry.
  • Meeting DGFT metal-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

    Metal 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.

  1. Check applicability

    We confirm your product falls under the system.

  2. Prepare shipment data

    We compile the import details required.

  3. Register & file online

    We submit the advance registration.

  4. Number generated

    Your registration number is issued.

  5. Use on bill of entry

    Quote it at customs to clear the goods.

05 · KEEP GOING

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06 · FAQ

NFMIMS Registration — your questions

Straight answers on applicability, timing and clearance.

Who must register on NFMIMS?

Importers of notified non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, zinc and nickel products. We confirm your HS code.

When should I file NFMIMS?

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Is the number needed at customs?

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How long does NFMIMS filing take?

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GET STARTED

File your NFMIMS registration and clear metals.

We’ll obtain your Non-Ferrous Metal Import Monitoring number before arrival so your metal imports are released on time.

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