Centre to implement Coal Import Monitoring System from February 1 December 23, 2020 × The government will implement a Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) from February 1. This will require coal importers to submit advance information in an online system for import and obtain an automatic registration number. “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 ₹1 per thousand, subject to minimum of ₹500 and maximum of ₹1 lakh on CIF value,” according to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade dated December 22.