Apply For SIMS Registration in Chennai

The aim of SIMS is to maintain a database which can be used to get advance information on steel imports entering into the country. This would help the Government to make policy formulations and implementation effectively regarding Steel Imports.

After logging in to the SIMS website, please select “New registration” and start filling the relevant information for the concerned imports. Post the payment of the fee, the Licence will be created.

Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), an online platform for the registration of intended imports of steel, was launched by the Government vide Notification

SIMS has the provision of adding multiple items for each registration provided the importers, exporter, manufacturers and country of origin.

The validity of Registration Number is for a period of 75 days which is obtained through online SIMS Registration Online. No other document apart from SIMS Registration Number and its expiry date required to be declared mandatorily in the Bill of Entry to enable clearance of consignments from customs.

The steel importers need to submit advance information in online system to obtain Registration Number through an online web-portal 15-60 days before the date of import.