Solar and wind energy importers must register equipment on REE-IMS before bringing it into India
Importers must also specify the intended end-use to secure registration, which will be applicable for 3 months
The new policy takes effect on November 1, 2025, covering all entry points – land, air, and sea
India has amended its import policy for select solar and wind energy components, requiring importers to register their consignments on the Renewable Energy Equipment Import Monitoring System (REE-IMS) portal before bringing them into the country.
These amendments will come into force from November 1, 2025, covering all imports entering India by air, land, or sea.
The new online system, jointly developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the National Informatics Centre (NIC), has been designed to enhance transparency, strengthen accountability, and streamline the import process for renewable energy equipment, says the ministry.
Open to all importers of solar and wind energy equipment, the portal mandates registration based on the Import Export Code (IEC), along with a declaration of the intended end use of imported products and components. Each registration will remain valid for 3 months.
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the new requirement applies to certain solar and wind components under ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule I. These include imports of toughened (tempered) safety glass, as well as solar PV cells not assembled into modules or panels.
Specifically, components under HS Code 70071900, 85414200, and 85414300, which are exclusively used for solar energy projects, must be mandatorily registered on the Renewable Energy Equipment Import Monitoring System (REEIMS) of MNRE, prior to import.
The new rule complements India’s recent trade measures to support local solar manufacturing.
India has already imposed Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on imported solar cells and modules. Recently, the Directorate-General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recommended imposing an anti-dumping duty (ADD) of up to 30% on solar cells imported from China for 3 years (see India’s DGTR Recommends ADD On Chinese Solar Cell Imports).
