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CHIPS IMPORT MONITORING SYSTEM (CHIMS)

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CHIMS Government of India introduced a regulatory framework to monitor and regulate the imports of certain electronic integrated circuits under chapter 85 of ITC(HS), 2017.

Discontinued in favor of simplified import regulations to support industry growth.
Effective Date 01.08.2021

Made mandatory as per DGFT notification no. 05/2015-2020 dated 10.05.2021
Parent Ministry Ministry of Electronica and information technology (MeitY), GOI.
Vision Aatma Nirbhar Bharath
Aim Import regulation and tracking mechanism for items with HS codes 85423100, 85423200, 85423300, 85423900, 85429000 subject to compulsory registration under CHIMS.
Objectives
  • ● Restrict imports of Unauthorized semiconductors.
  • ● Enabling real time data collection for decision making and better policy decisions.
  • ● Regulate and track the imports of specified electronic components amid global semiconductor shortages.
  • ● To protect domestic semiconductor fabrication and reduce import susceptibility.
Digital platform
  • ● Online portal effective from 15th July 2021.
  • ● 24×7 monitoring system.
  • ● Has the facility to view earlier online registrations.
  • ● Incomplete registrations for future actions are also available.
Registration Online submission
Application for registration Not earlier than 60th day and not later than 5 days before the expected date of arrival of the consignment.
Registration number An automatic unique registration number is generated upon successful submission of registration.
Registration charges
  • ● Rupee 1 per 1000 rupees of cost insurance and freight value of the import.
  • ● Minimum 100 and Maximum 500 rupees.
Validity 75 days
Legal Consequence As per FTDR Act 1992, punitive action would be taken against importers failing to register under CHIMS in advance.
Post compliance Requires entry of Registration number and Expiry Date on Bill of Entry to enable customs clearance of consignment.
Coverage
  • ● One registration can cover multiple products.
  • ● Provided the importer, manufacturer, country of origin & port of exportation are same.
Documents Required
  • ● Active IEC
  • ● GSTIN
  • ● PAN
Import Details
  • ● Exporter name, address, Country
  • ● Country of origin
  • ● Purpose of import
  • ● Port of import & export
  • ● Expected date of import & Export
  • ● Expected port of entry
Product Details
  • ● HSN code and product description
  • ● Model number
  • ● Technical details
  • ● Quantity of import
  • ● CIF value of import
  • ● Equivalent domestic grade as per CCO
  • ● End use description
Destination details
  • ● Name, Address of expected destination
  • ● Mode of transportation
  • ● Quality and cif value of import
Cancellation of registration No such provision is accepted once after applying.

Can be cancelled in case of yet to be submitted licenses for registration
Renewal of registration No renewal of license as new licenses are issued with every incoming import.
Goods requiring registration under CHIMS with HS Codes 85423100 – Processors/ controllers
85423200 – Memories
85423300 – Amplifiers
85423900 – other ICs
85429000 – Parts
Benefits of CHIMS
  • ● Quality Assurance
  • ● Enhance Transparency
  • ● Improve Accountability
  • ● Data collection and Analysis
  • ● Trade Monitoring
  • ● Safeguarding Domestic Coal industry
  • ● Support policy formulation
  • ● Real-time monitoring
Discontinuation of CHIMS November 29, 2024
Reasons for withdrawal
  • ● Several industries raised concerns about delays and administrative problems caused by the system.
  • ● As global chip supply stabilized by 2024, reduced the need for importing.
  • ● To Promote Ease of doing business strategy of India.
Items under Free import category after withdrawal 85423100 – Processors/ controllers
85423200 – Memories
85423300 – Amplifiers
85423900 – other ICs
85429000 – Parts