In accordance with the powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 9 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, and pursuant to Paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 (as amended), the Central Government has notified an amendment to Import Policy Condition No.07(i) under Chapter 27 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS), 2022, originally notified through Notification No. 34/2023 dated 04.10.2023.
Key Amendment – CIMS Registration Fee Updated
The amendment pertains specifically to the Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) and updates the registration fee requirements for obtaining an Automatic Registration Number.
Comparison Table
Existing Policy Condition | Revised Policy Condition |
The Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) shall require importers to submit advance information in an online system for import of items and obtain an Automatic Registration Number by paying registration fee of Rs. 1 per thousand, subject to minimum of Rs. 500/- and maximum of Rs. 1 Lakh, on CIF value. | The Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) shall require importers to submit advance information in an online system for the import of items and obtain an Automatic Registration Number by paying registration fee as per Appendix 2K |
📌 Effect of the Notification
The key effect of this amendment is that registration fees for obtaining the Automatic Registration Number under CIMS will now be governed by the fee scale provided in Appendix 2K, instead of the earlier fixed formula. This allows for a more flexible and potentially harmonised fee structure aligned with broader policy guidelines.
🖋️ Conclusion
This amendment brings a structural shift in how registration fees are calculated under the Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS). Stakeholders in the coal import business must now refer to Appendix 2K for accurate fee assessment while complying with import formalities.
Notification Reference: DGFT
Notification No. 04/2025-26
15/04/2025
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