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Import Export Code

Import Export Code

IEC Code

Importer Exporter Code is unique ten digit number code issued by DGFT – Director General of Foreign Trade , Ministry of Commerce, Government of India to Indian Companies. to any bonafide person/ company for carrying out import/export.

Where to get an IEC from?

IEC can be obtained from any of the Zonal and Regional offices of Director General of Foreign Trade depending on area/region where the individual/company is located.

IEC

Full From of IEC Code is : “Importer Exporter Code ”. To import or export in India, IEC Code is mandatory. No person or entity shall make any Import or Export without IEC Code Number.

Duplicate Copy of IEC Number

Where an IEC Number is lost or misplaced, the issuing authority may consider requests for grant of a duplicate copy of IEC number, if accompanied by an affidavit.

Surrender of IEC Number

If an IEC holder does not wish to operate the allotted IEC number, he may surrender the same by informing the issuing authority. On receipt of such intimation, the issuing authority shall immediately cancel the same and electronically transmit it to DGFT for onward transmission to the Customs and Regional Authorities.

Surrender of IEC Number

If an IEC holder does not wish to operate the allotted IEC number, he may surrender the same by informing the issuing authority. On receipt of such intimation, the issuing authority shall immediately cancel the same and electronically transmit it to DGFT for onward transmission to the Customs and Regional Authorities.

Who Issues IEC?

The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) , Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India issues IEC to eligible Importers and Exporters.

Who are required to obtain IEC?

All Importers & Exporters (except as exempted) shall obtain Import Export Code, without which they are prohibited from Importing/Exporting goods.

What is the Validity of an IEC?

An IEC once issued will be valid till the life of the business entity, unless it is cancelled by the Issuing authority. An IEC issued shall be valid for all its branches/factories/units/divisions as mentioned in the Import Export Code License.

Procedure for IE code Application

IMPORTER EXPORTER CODE ( in short IEC ) is a ten digit number granted by Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to any bonafide person/ company for carrying out import/export. An IEC is a 10-digit number allotted to a person that is mandatory for undertaking any export/import activities. Now the facility for IEC in electronic form or e-IEC has also been operationalized.

(a) Application for IEC/e-IEC:

Application for obtaining IEC can be filed online and submitting the form in the office of Regional Authority (RA) of DGFT. Alternatively, an application for e-IEC may be filed online in ANF 2A, in accordance with Para 2.08 of Handbook of Procedure on payment of application fee of Rs. 500/-, to be paid online through net banking or credit/debit card (to be operationalized shortly). Documents/ details required to be uploaded/ submitted along with the application form are listed in the Application Form (ANF 2A).

(b) When an e-IEC is approved by the competent authority, applicant is informed through e-mail that a computer generated e-IEC is available on the DGFT website. By clicking on “Application Status” after having filled and submitted the requisite details in “Online IEC Application” webpage, applicant can view and print his e-IEC.

Documents Requirements to apply for IEC Code Number

IF Individuals

  • PAN Card copy and address proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Bankers Certificate
  • SSI certificate if Manufacturer
  • DSC – Digital Signature Certificate
  • Applicant’s Passport Size Photo

If Partnership

  • PAN Card copy of the firm
  • Copy of Partnership firm
  • Copy of Pan card & address proof of all the partners
  • Bank Account Details - firm
  • Bankers Certificate
  • SSI certificate if Manufacturer
  • DSC – Digital Signature Certificate
  • Applicant’s Passport Size Photo

If Company

  • PAN Card copy of the company
  • Copy of MOA & AOA
  • Copy of Pan card & address proof of all the Directors
  • Bank Account Details
  • Bankers Certificate
  • SSI certificate if Manufacturer
  • DSC – Digital Signature Certificate
  • Applicant’s Passport Size Photo

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