Overview

The Government of India has started tracking the import of various products in the country by making import registration mandatory to the importers. The Government made import registration compulsory for a host of electronic integrated circuits (ITC HS Codes: 85423100, 85423900, 85423200, 85429000, 85423300) under the chip imports monitoring system (CHIMS).

The registration under CHIMS would be available from 1st October 2021. The registration window is open under CHIMS for applying till the time of import shipment arrives but it has not to be done earlier than 60th Day.

The Legal action would be taken on-chip importers who are failing to register under CHIMS in advance or found to furnish wrong data in the online system. The Ministry of Electronics will monitor the information of chip imports provided by the importers under CHIMS.

Objective of CHIMS

The objective of introducing the CHIMS is to enable the Government of India to maintain and update constantly a database containing the advance information of the following products imported in India.

List of goods required registration number under CHIMS

Hence, Under the CHIMs chip importers are required to submit the advance information in the online system for the import of the above products to obtain the Registration Number or CHIMS License by paying the registration fee.

The data received through the CHIMs help the Government in effective policy formulations and implementations regarding steel imports.

The Data would be published by the Ministry of Electronics on the CHIMS portal.

Fee Requirement and Validity of registration numbers under CHIMS

A registration fee of Rs 1 per thousand subject to a minimum of Rs.100/− and maximum of Rs 500/- on aggregate CIF value of imports will need to be paid through electronic mode in the online system for each registration number.

Registration number/CHIMS License is valid for 75 days after approval.

Documents/Details required to get registration number under CHIMS

To get the registration number /CHIMS license there are various documents/data have to be kept ready in hand.

The Documents such as Digital signature certificate, active IEC copy required with the following import & item details –

Details required to be kept ready for CHIMS registration

Procedure to get the Registration number/License under CHIMS

• Step 1: The online application has to be done on - https://imports.gov.in/IMS/index
• Step 2: Select Chips Import Monitoring System under Ministry of Electronics.
• Step 3: Click on apply for new registration number.
• Step 4: Start filling with the required details shared above.
• Step 5: Accept the terms and conditions on the declaration tab.
• Step 6: Submit the application after paying the registration fee.
• Step 7:The registration number/CHIMS license would be generated immediately as the application is submitted on the portal.

Multiple products can be added in one application if exporter, importer, country of origin, port of exportation is the same. For each shipment, the license has to filed. The chip importers only have to enter the registration number and expiry date of the registration number in the bill of entry.

Modification/Cancellation of Registration number/license under CHIMS

Modification of the license under CHIMS is not permitted once the application is submitted on the portal. The draft online application details can be modified from the draft section on the website.

Same for the cancellation, the cancellation of license is not permitted once it is submitted. The draft application can be deleted from the portal.

There is no provision given for the fee refund after the cancellation.

Modification, cancellation, refund of fee post submission can be evaluated in the near future when the CHIMS system would be enhanced.

How you can help you to get the registration number under CHIMS?

• We assist you in the documentation and guide you about the data which has to be kept ready to get CHIMS registration.
• Assistance would be given in online application under CHIMS on online Portal.
• Coordination with issuing authority if any further clarification has been asked by them.
• Obtaining the registration number from issuing authority in 2-3 working days.

Why Sairaj International?

• We are the team of highly qualified & experienced professionals having sufficient expertise over the years in the field of DGFT Consultancy Services.
• We only have the goal of providing very reliable services with the most competitive cost to the exporters under one roof.
• We keep updating our clients with regular policy amendments, all the upcoming rules, and regulations in foreign trade policy.
• We have a separate team for follow up with DGFT and have a great understanding of the working of DGFT office, which helps us in obtaining MEIS licenses without delay.