PIMS CERTIFICATE
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced the Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) by amending the import policy of major paper products from ‘Free’ to ‘Free subject to compulsory registration under PIMS’. However, the online facility of registration will be available from 15th July 2022.PIMS has been introduced to capture specific details of the import of Paper and Paper products under Chapter 48 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-1.
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NATURE OF PAPER IMPORT MONITORING SYSTEM (PIMS)
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced the Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) by amending the import policy of major paper products from ‘Free’ to ‘Free subject to compulsory registration under PIMS’. However, the online facility of registration will be available from 15th July 2022.PIMS has been introduced to capture specific details of the import of Paper and Paper products under Chapter 48 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-1.
The system would collect detailed information on imports of these products which will aid in the analysis of trade data and facilitate policy formulation. Real-time access to information will enable monitoring and targeted decision-making.
The system would then combine all the detailed information on the imported products which will help in the analysis of the trade data and making of the policy formulation. To enable monitoring and targeted decision making we would need this real – time access to information.
FEATURES OF PIMS
- PIMS also has the facility to view earlier online registrations. In addition, incomplete applications which have not been submitted for registration on the DGFT portal are also available in the PIMS for review and further action.
- Any change in the applicant’s mobile/email id will need to be first amended/updated in the DGFT IEC database through the online IEC modification system.
- Importers who fail to register their information/data on notified items in advance or are found to furnish incorrect data in the online PIMS module will attract punitive action including action under The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) [FTDR] Act, 1992.
- Online PIMS is available on a 24X7 basis. However, in the interest of trade/importers, it is suggested that registrations are filed/obtained fairly well in advance to avoid disruptions in the business activity of the firm.
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BENEFITS OF PIMS
Understanding the demand of the domestic paper industry there has been an introduction to PIMS with the intention to have the following benefits:
- Minimizing the process of dumping of the product and re-routing goods via many different places to make sure that we have the advantages of the trade pacts.
- Stopping the entry of some of the prohibited items by the misdeclarations.
- Curbing the process of dumping the paper products in the domestic market place via the process of under-invoicing
PIMS REGISTRATION NUMBER
As per PIMS, an importer will be required to obtain an automatic registration number through an online system by paying a fee of Rs. 500/- only.
The importer can apply for registration not earlier than the 75th day and not later than the 5th day before the expected date of arrival of the import consignment.
Multiple Bill of Entries shall be allowed in the same registration number within the validity period of registration for the permitted quantity.
The importer shall have to enter the Registration Number and expiry date of Registration in the Bill of Entry to enable Customs to clearance the consignment.
APPLICABILITY OF PIMS
The Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) shall be applicable on import by a Domestic Territory Area unit on a wide range of paper products covering 201 tariff lines, such as-
- Newsprint
- Handmade paper
- Coated paper
- Uncoated paper
- Litho and offset paper
- Tissue paper
- Toilet paper
- Cartons
- Labels
VALIDITY OF PIMS REGISTRATION NUMBER
The automatic registration Number shall remain valid for 75 days and multiple consignments Bill of Entry (BoEs) shall be allowed in the same registration number within the validity period of registration, for the permitted quantity.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PIMS REGISTRATION
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FAQs FOR PIMS REGISTRATION
Q1. What is PIMS certificate?
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), has introduced Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) by amending the import policy of major paper products from ‘Free’ to ‘Free subject to compulsory registration under PIMS’. PIMS shall come into effect from 1st October, 2022.
Q2. How do I register with PIMS?
As per PIMS, an importer will be required to obtain an automatic registration number through an online system by paying a fee of Rs. 500/- only. The importer can apply for registration not earlier than the 75th day and not later than the 5th day before the expected date of arrival of the import consignment.
Q3. Is paper imported in India?
A large proportion of paper products are imported under “Others” category Tariff Lines.
