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Import Export code

Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is a unique 10 digit code issued by DGFT – Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, registering an individual, firm, organization, entity etc. as an importer or exporter. To import or export in India, IEC Code is mandatory. All businesses which are engaged in Import and Export of goods require registering Import Export Code. IE code has lifetime validity. Importers are not allowed to proceed without this code and exporters can’t take benefit of exports from DGFT, customs, Export Promotion Council, if they don’t have this code. The IE Code must be quoted by importers while clearing customs. Also, banks require the importers IE Code while sending money abroad. For exporters, IE Code must be quoted while sending shipments. And banks require the exporters IE Code while receiving money from abroad.

Procedure for obtaining IEC

  • Exporters / Importers shall file an application in ANF 2A format for grant of IEC. Only one IEC would be issued against a single PAN.
  • The application in ANF 2A shall indicate the name and designation of the person whose photograph has been affixed on the Bank Certificate. Bank Certificate should be submitted in Appendix 18A.
  • The importers and exporters should submit their profile in ANF 1.
  • A photograph of the person along with his name and designation shall also be affixed on the IEC No. to be issued in Appendix 18B.
  • The application should be submitted to jurisdictional RA. List of RAs, along with their jurisdiction is given in Appendix 1.
  • An incomplete or unauthorized application is liable to be rejected giving specific reason for rejection. Such incomplete application may be re-opened on rectifying the deficiencies.

The scale of fee, mode of payment, procedure for refund of fee and categories of persons exempted from payment of fee are contained in Appendix-21B.

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