REGISTRATION · IMPORT MONITORING
PIMS Registration (Paper)
Importers of specified paper products must register on the Paper Import Monitoring System before arrival. We file your PIMS registration and give you the number needed to clear your paper imports.
- Same/next day
- turnaround
- Per consignment
- filing
- Paper imports
- mandatory
- RUN BY
- DGFT
- APPLIES TO
- Notified paper products
- TIMELINE
- Same to next working day
- WHEN TO FILE
- Before arrival (advance)
- OUTPUT
- PIMS registration number
Quick facts
01 · OVERVIEW
What PIMS registration is
The Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) requires importers of notified paper and paperboard products to submit advance information and obtain a registration number before goods arrive. As with the other monitoring systems, the number must be quoted on the bill of entry to clear customs.
WHEN YOU NEED IT
- Importing notified paper products.
- Filing advance information before arrival.
- Quoting a PIMS number on the bill of entry.
- Meeting DGFT paper-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
Paper 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
PIMS Registration — your questions
Straight answers on applicability, timing and clearance.
Who must register on PIMS?
Importers of notified paper and paperboard products. We confirm whether your HS code falls under PIMS.
When should I file PIMS?
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Is the number needed at customs?
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How long does PIMS filing take?
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GET STARTED
File your PIMS registration and clear paper.
We’ll obtain your Paper Import Monitoring System number before arrival so your paper imports clear without hold-ups.