Executive Summary:
This notification amends the import policy for specific coal items under Chapter 27 of ITC HS, 2017, Schedule I. It introduces the Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS), requiring importers to submit advance information and obtain an automatic registration number. CIMS is effective from February 1, 2021, with online registration available from December 31, 2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
Coal Import Policy Amendment:
* The import policy for Anthracite Coal (27011100), Bituminous Coal (27011200), Coking Coal (27011910), Steam Coal (27011920), and Other Coal (27011990) is amended.
* Imports are now free but subject to compulsory registration under the Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) per Policy Condition 7.
New Policy Condition No. 7 (Coal Import Monitoring System - CIMS):
* Importers must submit advance information online for coal imports.
* An automatic Registration Number must be obtained by paying a registration fee of Rs. 1 per thousand on CIF value, with a minimum of Rs. 500 and a maximum of Rs. 1 lakh.
* Registration can be applied for between 60 and 15 days before the expected arrival date of the import consignment.
* The Automatic Registration Number is valid for 75 days.
* The Registration Number and expiry date must be recorded in the Bill of Entry for customs clearance.
Effective Dates:
* CIMS is effective from February 1, 2021; Bills of Entry on or after this date will be governed by CIMS.
* Online registration is available from December 31, 2020.
Import Policy Effect:
* The import policy of listed items is subject to CIMS.
Impact Analysis:
Importers:
* Impact: Importers of coal under specified HS codes must comply with the new CIMS procedures, including online registration and fee payment.
* Action Required: Register on the online CIMS system, submit advance import information, pay the registration fee, and include the Registration Number and expiry date on the Bill of Entry.
Customs Authorities:
* Impact: Customs authorities are responsible for verifying the Registration Number and expiry date on the Bill of Entry for coal consignments.
* Action Required: Enforce the CIMS requirements for clearance of coal imports.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: A policy document that is referenced in relation to amendments and powers conferred to the Central Government.
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992: A legal act that grants powers to the Central Government, used as the basis for the notification.
ITC HS, 2017, Schedule I Import Policy: The Harmonized System code and Import Policy that is being amended through this notification, specifically Chapter 27.
Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS): A system introduced to monitor coal imports, requiring importers to submit advance information and obtain registration numbers.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The government ministry under whose approval the notification is issued.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade, Ex-Officio Additional Secretary. The individual who signed the notification.
New Delhi, Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The organization responsible for foreign trade regulation, which issued the notification.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi the 22nd December, 2020
No.49/2015-2020
Subject: Amendment in import policy of Coal and incorporation of Policy Condition No. 7 in
Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy).
S.O. 4654(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 & 9 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with
paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central
Government hereby amends the import policy of following items under chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I
(Import Policy):[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Present Policy Revised Policy
HS Code Item Description Present Policy Revised Policy
Condition Condition
Free subject to compulsory Policy Condition 7
27011100 Anthracite Coal Free registration under Coal - of Chapter-27
Import Monitoring System
Free subject to compulsory Policy Condition 7
27011200 Bituminous Coal Free registration under Coal - of Chapter-27
Import Monitoring System
Free subject to compulsory Policy Condition 7
27011910 Coking Coal Free registration under Coal - of Chapter-27
Import Monitoring System
Free subject to compulsory Policy Condition 7
27011920 Steam Coal Free registration under Coal - of Chapter-27
Import Monitoring System
Free subject to compulsory Policy Condition 7
27011990 Other Coal Free registration under Coal - of Chapter-27
Import Monitoring System
2. A new Policy Condition No. 7 is being added in Chapter-27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)
which reads as under:
(i) 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.
(ii) The importer can apply for registration not earlier than 60th day and not later that 15th day before the expected
date of arrival of import consignment. The Automatic Registration Number shall remain valid for a period of 75 days.
Importer shall have to enter the Registration Number and expiry date of Registration in the Bill of Entry to enable
Customs for clearance of consignment.
3. The CIMS will be effective from 01.02.2021, i.e., Bill of Entry on or after 01.02.2021 for items as listed in this
Notification shall be governed by CIMS. The facility of online Registration will be available with effect from
31.12.2020.
4. Effect of the Notification: Import policy of item listed above shall be subject to Coal Import Monitoring
System (CIMS).
This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
[F. No. M-4708/1902/2002/PC-2(A)/E-1884]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade, & Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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