The import command adds one or more new objects or repository items to the Registry by submitting an XML file that conforms to the SubmitObjectsRequest protocol as described in the ebXML Registry Services and Protocols Version 3.0 specification.
The XML file and any attachments provided form the content of a SOAP message sent to the Registry and handled there. This operation is thus very low-level and is provided for those most familiar with the ebXML specifications.