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
- 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
Quick facts
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.
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
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.