Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 20: The Ministry of Steel has introduced a new registration process called ‘SARAL SIMS’ to ease mandatory registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), particularly for small importers and export-linked consignments.

The move aims to streamline imports of iron and steel by MSMEs and small businesses, as well as shipments under Advance Authorization, SEZ, and EOU routes. Importers can now access SARAL SIMS at www.sims.steel.gov.in/SARAL, where they need to declare only the total intended quantity for the year. A SARAL SIMS number will then allow multiple consignments without needing separate SIMS numbers for each shipment.

Key features of SARAL SIMS include:

• Small imports: Up to 10 MT per consignment, with an annual

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