MANU/DGFT/0010/2023

Ministry : Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Department/Board : DGFT

Policy Circular No. : 45/2015-2020

Date : 23.01.2023

Notification/ Circulars Referred : Notification No. 11/2015-20 dated 25th May, 2022 MANU/DGFT/0086/2022

Citing Reference:
Notification No. 11/2015-20 dated 25th May, 2022 MANU/DGFT/0086/2022  Referred

To

All Regional Authorities of DGFT
All Customs Authorities
All Exporters/Members of Trade

Clarification regarding Implementation of Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS)

1. Import of products under Chapter 48 (total 201 tariff lines) of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS), 2022 are permitted subject to compulsory registration under Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS), vide DGFT Notification No. 11/2015-20 dated 25th May, 2022.

2. Various representations have been received in DGFT from trade & industry seeking clarification on the applicability of the said Notification dated 25th May, 2022 in certain situations. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Commerce (DoC) and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Accordingly, the issues raised and responses thereto are given below:

(i) Whether imports through Air mode are exempted from Registration from PIMS?

Response: In Paper, there are no small volume/high value goods on which Air-Cargo is justified. Therefore, registration under PIMS shall be mandatory regardless to mode of transportation.