DGFT mandates registration for renewable energy equipment imports from Nov 1

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification mandating prior registration for import of specified solar and wind power equipment under the Renewable Energy Equipment Import Monitoring System (REEIMS) from November 1. The notification amends the import policy conditions for items falling under Chapters 70, 73, 84 and 85 of the ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I, covering components such as solar glass, photovoltaic (PV) cells, wind turbine parts, and electric motors. The move aims to monitor and streamline imports of renewable energy components critical to India’s clean-energy supply chain.

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Mandatory registration before import

According to the DGFT, importers of items under HS codes 70071900, 85414200, and 85414300 — including solar glass and PV cells, both assembled and unassembled — will have to obtain prior registration on REEIMS maintained by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Similarly, components used in wind-powered electricity generation, such as towers, gearboxes, bearing housings, and motors, falling under HS codes 73082019, 84833000, 84834000, 85016420, 85016430, 85023100, and 85030090, have also been brought under the new monitoring system.

Each registration will be valid for three months, and applications must be submitted at least two days in advance for air cargo and five days in advance for sea or land shipments. No registration fee will be charged, and multiple consignments can be cleared under a single registration, provided they pass through the same designated port.

Step aimed at tracking and securing renewable supply chain

Under the notification, importers will be required to declare the intended end-use of the imported products or components while registering on REEIMS. This clause is intended to enable the government to track renewable energy equipment imports, improve visibility on their utilisation, and strengthen oversight across the clean-energy supply chain.

The monitoring system, managed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is expected to enhance data availability on import volumes and patterns, helping policymakers and industry assess sourcing trends and domestic capacity needs.

Industry reaction

Welcoming the move, Borosil Renewables Ltd, India’s leading solar glass manufacturer, said, “The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, vide the attached Circular dated October 10, 2025, has mandated prior registration of specified components imported exclusively for usage in renewable energy projects, including solar glass, on the Renewable Energy Equipment Import Monitoring System (REEIMS) maintained by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, effective November 1, 2025.”

“The aforesaid mechanism has been introduced to track imports of critical components for the renewable energy sector which is expected to help streamline supply chain and support the sector growth,” it added.

Industry observers said the move aligns with India’s broader push to localise renewable manufacturing and reduce dependence on imported solar and wind equipment, while enabling the government to maintain real-time oversight over import patterns.

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