DGFT Clarification on Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS)

· No SIMS for SEZ Cases

· SIMS Registration Not Required Steel/Steel Item Exported from DTA to SEZ and then imported from SEZ to DTA

· Re-import of Steel for Packaging Purposes not covered under SIMS

[Policy Circular No. 38/2015-2020 dated 19 January 2022]

Subsequent to the issuance of Notification No.33/2015-2020 dated 28.09.2020 amending import policy of all HSN Codes under chapter-72, 73 and 86 of Schedule -1 (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) from 'Free' to 'Free subject to compulsory registration under Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), DGFT has received various representations from members of Trade & Industry seeking clarification on SIMS .

2. The issues were referred to M/0 Steel and based upon their clarification, responses thereto are given below:

A. Whether re-import of goods for packaging purposes falling under HS codes of Chapters 72, 73 and 86 of ITC (HS), 2017 is also covered under scope of SIMS?

Response: Re-import of steel for packaging purposes will not be covered under SIMS as it is not primarily meant for value addition, rather being re-imported for packaging only.

B. Whether SIMS Registration is required if the steel/steel item is exported from DTA to SEZ and then imported from SEZ to DTA when [i] the item is being imported to DTA without any value addition and [ii] the item is being imported to DTA after some value addition?

Response: In both the cases i.e. [i] if the steel/steel item is exported from DTA to SEZ and then imported into DTA from SEZ without value addition, or [ii} with value addition, there should be no requirement for SIMS registration.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

File No. 01/89/180/MONI-5852/AM-03/PC-2(A)/E-1663