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The Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is a key business identification number, IEC Number is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric code issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade) on the basis of the PAN of an entity.
The IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) is mandatory for Exports or Imports. Without a valid IEC, no entity shall make any Import or Export Transaction.
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Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Ministry of Commerce, Government of India is authorized to issue IEC (Importer-Exporter Code). The IEC is issued in electronic form (e-IEC).
To get an IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) an Application has to be filed online (ANF 2A format) at the DGFT portal. The Application fee to get IEC is Rs. 500. Click the download button given below to get the ANF 2A Form.
Below mentioned basic information/details required to file an application for IEC:
To get Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) you need to follow the steps mentioned below:
To download the sample IEC Certificate, click on the download button given below:
An IEC doesn’t have an expiry but it is mandatory to update the IEC annually so that the IEC is not deactivated.
As per the DGFT Notification number 58 dated 12th February 2021, IEC (Importer-Exporter code) should be updated electronically every year, during the period of April-June. Please note that even if there is no change, the IEC should be updated.
Here is the step-by-step guide to updating the Importer-Exporter code:
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