What is Chip Import Monetering System (CHIMS)?

The DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) has launched a new mandatory CHIMS registration for importers in India importing several electronic and electrical goods such as Integrated Circuits, processors, etc. This registration is in effect from 01.10.2021 and applies to all the Import of Integrated Circuits shall require compulsory registration under the Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS) as per DGFT Notification No. 05/2015-2020 dated 10.05.2021.

Under the same DGFT Notification, the import policy of all Integrated Circuits was revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Free subject to compulsory registration under Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS)’. This system is designed to gather comprehensive data regarding the imports of Integrated Circuits.

Documents Required to obtain Registration under Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS)

Commercial Invoice

Invoice of the foreign supplier having all the details about the product and the supplier

Packing List

Packing list covering details including weights, measurements and detailed lists of the goods in each package

Bill of Lading

A bill of lading issued by the carrier to acknowledge receipt of cargo for shipment covering information on type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried.

Registration Fee

A registration fee of Rs 1 per thousand subject to a minimum of Rs.100/- and maximum of Rs 500/-.

Procedure for Obtaining Registration under Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS)

Step 1 Documentation

  • Make all the documents ready

Step 2 Form Filing

  • Fill the form with the required supporting documents including (Manufacturer Name, Manufacturer Country, HS Code and Description, etc.)

Step 3 Submission

  • Submit the application not earlier than 60th day from the date of import / consignment arrival before submitting the Bill of Entry with the Customs. The registration can also be made on the same day of arrival of the consignment.

Step 4 URN

  • The successful submission of the e-form will result in the generation of the Unique Registration Number (URN), which will stay valid for 75 days.

Step 5 Customs Formality

  • The importer must share the URN with the concerned customs authorities during the shipment inspection at the port.
  • The URN and its expiration date should be clearly mentioned on the Bill of Entry as it is mandatory to get the clearance from the customs.

Step 6 Clerance

  • Use the registration for hassle free import clearance

Products Covered under Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS)

Import of Integrated Circuits (ITC HS Codes: 85423100, 85423900, 85423200, 85429000, 85423300) shall require compulsory registration under the Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS)

The specifications are mentioned in the table below:

 

HS Code Item Description Present
Policy		 Revised Policy
85423100 Electronic integrated circuits: Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits Free Free subject to compulsory registration under Chip Imports Monitoring System (CHIMS)
85423200 Electronic integrated circuits: Memories Free Free subject to compulsory registration under Chip Imports Monitoring System (CHIMS)
85423300 Electronic integrated circuits: Amplifiers Free Free subject to compulsory registration under Chip Imports Monitoring System (CHIMS)
85423900 Electronic integrated circuits: Other Free Free subject to compulsory registration under Chip Imports Monitoring System (CHIMS)
85429000 Parts Free Free subject to compulsory registration under Chip Imports Monitoring System (CHIMS)

How Can we help?

Documentation

Collection of the required documentation from the clients.

Preparation and Submission

Document verification, preparation of the form and submission of application as per the DGFT mandate

Follow-ups

Follow-up with DGFT if the process of registration is delayed or slowed down

Quick Assistance

For Future related Licenses and queries

Other Important Details on Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS)

When to apply for CHIMS Registration?

The importer should apply for CHIMS Registration not earlier than 60th day before the expected date of arrival of import consignment. The registration can also be made on the same day of arrival of the consignment.

Application Fee for CHIMS Registration

A registration fee for CHIMS Registration is applicable which is equivalent to Rs 1 per CIF Value of Rs. 1000 subject to a minimum of Rs.100/- and maximum of Rs 500/-.

Validity of CHIMS Registration

The registration number granted under Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS) shall be valid for 75 days.

Amendment of CHIMS Registration

Licenses that are yet to be submitted can be amended

Renewal of CHIMS Registration

There is no renewal of the License, as new Licenses are issued with every incoming Import.

Cancellation of CHIMS Registration

Licenses that are yet to be submitted can be cancelled by deleting the draft crated. In case the application has been submitted, cancellations cannot be made.

Frequently Asked Questions

All you need to know before applying for Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS):

Chip Impot Monitoring System (CHIMS) is an online platform launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The facility of online testing of CHIMS, without payment of registration fee, will be with effect from 1st May, 2021 on trial basis. the CHIMS will be from 1st October, 2021.

CHIMS portal became effective from 1st October, 2021.

For each Shipment or Custom Entry a CHIMS license is necessary.

The importer can apply for registration not earlier than 60th day before the expected date of arrival of import consignment. The registration can also be made on the same day of arrival of the consignment.

No, a valid IEC is required for CHIMS registration.

Yes, all the chips which are imported (be it just import or Re-import) need a new and valid license under CHIMS.

The License number is created immediately, as soon as the payment is completed after the application is submitted.

HS Codes are necessary information that must be filled in for importing products. Request you to connect with technical experts to identify the HS codes for your concerned products before imports.

Import of Integrated Circuits shall require compulsory registration under the Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS), the ITCHS Code are: 85423100
85423900
85423200
85429000
85423300

You can add only One Seller and One Manufacturer only under one license application for CHIMS.

Any business importing Chips covered under the licensing program is required to create a license for concerned imports. Importers, importing agents, or brokers, may apply for this license.

Yes, multiple products can be imported and included in one license, provided that the importer, exporter, manufacturer, country of origin and port of exportation is the same.

A view section has been made available for the applicants where they can enter their previous registration number as well as the IEC and look at the previous license details.

Yes, foreign filers can apply for a license, if assuming they have a valid Indian IEC (Importer Exporter Code) number.

There is no renewal of the License, as new Licenses are issued with every incoming Import.

Validity of the license is 75 days from the date of issuance.

Currently, there is no such provision for a refund and cancellation.

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