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
- 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
Quick facts
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.
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
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.