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REGISTRATION · IMPORT MONITORING

SIMS Registration (Steel)

Importers of specified steel products must register on the Steel Import Monitoring System before their goods arrive. We file your SIMS registration and give you the number customs needs to clear the consignment.

Same/next day
turnaround
Per consignment
filing
Steel imports
mandatory

Quick facts

RUN BY
DGFT / Ministry of Steel
APPLIES TO
Specified steel imports
TIMELINE
Same to next working day
WHEN TO FILE
Before arrival (advance)
OUTPUT
SIMS registration number

01 · OVERVIEW

What SIMS registration is

The Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) requires importers of notified steel and steel products to submit advance information online and obtain a registration number before the goods reach India. The number must be quoted on the bill of entry, so filing on time is essential to avoid clearance delays.

WHEN YOU NEED IT

  • Importing notified steel or steel products.
  • Filing advance information before arrival.
  • Quoting a SIMS number on the bill of entry.
  • Meeting DGFT steel-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

    Steel items 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

Registrations that pair with this

Most importers need a few of these together — we can set them up in one go.

  • CHIMS Registration

    Coal Import Monitoring System filing.

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  • NFMIMS Registration

    Non-ferrous metal import monitoring.

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  • PIMS Registration

    Paper Import Monitoring System filing.

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← All Import Monitoring services

06 · FAQ

SIMS Registration — your questions

Straight answers on applicability, timing and clearance.

Who must register on SIMS?

Importers of notified steel and steel products. We confirm whether your HS code falls under SIMS.

When should I file SIMS?

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Is the SIMS number needed at customs?

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How long is a SIMS registration valid?

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GET STARTED

File your SIMS registration and clear steel.

We’ll obtain your Steel Import Monitoring System number before arrival so your steel consignments clear without delay.

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