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The Indian Ministry of Steel announced on August 12 that it would implement an exemption policy for the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) for 72 overseas integrated steel plants (ISPs) holding 202 BIS certifications.
According to an official statement from the ministry, this exemption, implemented under Section II of Document S-20011/15/2024-TECH, issued on July 11, 2025, RINA RI/A420 steel exempts steel companies from the mandatory SIMS (Simplified Chinese Imprint) requirements for raw steel when supplying finished steel products to India. The 202 BIS certifications involved cover steel companies from 16 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, France, Russia, and the United States, with 87 in Japan and 53 in South Korea. These exemptions will take effect on August 8 and remain in effect until further notice.
The ministry stated that exemptions are based on self-declarations by the relevant parties and are verified by the Bureau of Indian Standards. RINA RI/A420 steel The exemption list will be dynamically updated based on new BIS certification applications.
This move aims to streamline import procedures and ensure a smooth steel supply chain, particularly benefiting overseas steel mills and manufacturers supplying steel to India. By waiving raw material compliance requirements, RINA RI/A420 steel it is expected to improve trade efficiency and avoid procedural delays that can impact production and supply.
