DGFT Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS)

Organisation : Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
Facility Name : Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS)
Applicable Country : India
Website : https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=import-management-system

What is Steel Import Monitoring System?

The Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) is an online platform for advance registration of intended steel imports into India. Importers must register their import details on the DGFT portal 15-60 days before the actual import date. This system helps the government and industry track and analyze steel imports, ensuring transparency and facilitating informed policy decisions.

Related / Similar Facility : DGFT Interest Equalization Scheme (IES)

How To Apply For Steel Import Monitoring System?

An import policy has been adopted for specific iron and steel items appearing in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 of ITC (HS), 2017. Registration applications in this regard may be submitted here.

Prerequisites for applying for SIMS:
** Importers needs to register on DGFT Website by login on https://www.dgft.gov.in/
** Link the existing IEC (For more details please see IEC section FAQ’s)
** Register the DSC under My Dashboards > View and Register Digital Signatures Token

Steps:
** You can apply for SIMS under Services > Import Management System > Steel Import Monitoring System (Click on Explore) > Apply for New Authorization
** SIMS under Services > Import Management System > Steel Import Monitoring System (Click on Explore) > Apply for New Authorization
** Please follow the below path to get the license / registration number for SIMS
** My Dashboard > Submitted Applications
** Enter Type of Scheme (Select in dropdown: Import Management System) and Type of Sub Scheme (Apply for SIMS)
** Click on Search
** Click on Action (Under the Results) > View Approved Licenses > View Letter

Note:
STL is generated within one hour of submission, in case it is not, kindly procure a screenshot of successful payment from Bharatkosh. And then log a ticket with all the relevant details.

FAQ On Steel Import Monitoring System

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Steel Import Monitoring System

What we can do if We are not been able to proceed as District and State Details were blank and non-editable?
The details of Branch (After Selecting the Branch from Drop Down) is getting populated from IEC. If the details were not reflecting, request to please apply for modification in IEC.

What to do if IS Code mentioned in QCO Issued by M/s Steel is not available in dropdown?
If IS Code mentioned in QCO Issued by M/s Steel is not available in dropdown, you may please select the option of “NA, None of the above” and proceed.

Where the notification of registration / license number under SIMS?
After Successful Submission, a notification goes on Email ID and Mobile Number registered under IEC mentioning the registration / license number for SIMS

How many Manufacturers and Sellers we can add under one application for SIMS?
** You can add only One Seller and One Manufacturer only under one license application for SIMS.
** On Declaration Page of SIMS Registration, I am unable to proceed further, or System is not allowing me to click on “Save and Next”.
** If user profile is not updated, please update your logged in user profile before submitting the application by clicking on your Username > Profile in the top right corner of website.
** If Designation is not appearing, the same needs to be updated on profile of User to proceed further

What does SIMS stand for? Why was it created?
SIMS is a Steel Importing Monitoring System instituted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India to provide advance information about steel imports to both, the government as well as relevant stakeholders.

What do you do with this information?
The purpose of the licensing system is to provide statistical data on steel imports entering India prior to arrival of the imports. Once a week, the data submitted on the steel licenses are compiled, checked and published on the Ministry of Steel website for the public to analyze.

Who is required to fill out the license?
Any business importing steel products covered under the licensing program is required to create a license for concerned imports. Importers, importing agents, or brokers, may apply for this license. Please ensure that the contact person named on the license is knowledgeable about the license, should we reach out for queries/ clarifications.

Do I need license for each shipment?
Yes, a license is required for each customs entry. You may include multiple products on one license as well.

May foreign filers apply for a license?
Yes, foreign filers may apply for a license if they have a valid Indian IEC (Importer Exporter Code) number.

What is the application fee?
A registration fee of INR 1 per thousand subject to a minimum of INR 500/- and a maximum of INR 1 Lakh on aggregate CIF value of imports will need to be paid through electronic mode in the online system for each import registration.

What products are covered?
There are over 524 steel tariff lines (8-digit HS Code) that require registration for imports into India. A detailed list of these HS codes is available in the dropdown of the “HS Code and Description” field in the Items Details section of the application.

Contact:
For Support reach out to Helpdesk contact : 01123213945, 01123214201 and Email id : simshelpdesk[at]mstcindia[dot]in