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DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 2808 Views 0 comment Print

Want to Start Import-Export? Here’s What Most People Don’t Realize at First

DGFT : Learn the critical legal steps for starting an export business in India, including IEC code, ICEGATE registration, and other neces...

July 8, 2025 1332 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT’s Annual IEC Updation: A Burden on Exporters

DGFT : India's exporters face mandatory annual IEC updates from DGFT, even with no changes. This practice burdens businesses and raises c...

June 28, 2025 1605 Views 0 comment Print

Registration Procedure for Obtaining IEC Code

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for obtaining an IEC code for import/export in India, including necessary documents and registrat...

August 5, 2024 3324 Views 0 comment Print

IEC CODE: Way to Start International Trade

Excise Duty : Unlock global trade success with the IEC code. Learn its legal significance, role in customs clearance, financial transactions, an...

January 16, 2024 1182 Views 3 comments Print


Latest News


DGFT allots IEC in 73 to 977 Years in advance

DGFT : Only one Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is allowed against a single Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by Department of Income Ta...

May 19, 2015 2055 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 108 Customs Act Statements Admissible in Court: CESTAT

Custom Duty : Explore the CESTAT Delhi order on the admissibility of Section 108 statements under the Customs Act, revealing violations and pena...

April 19, 2024 1497 Views 0 comment Print

HC Quashes Order as SCN was delivered at old address despite intimation of new address

Custom Duty : Mahaveer NX challenges a customs order citing address discrepancy & lack of hearing. Madras HC sets it aside, directing issuance o...

April 11, 2024 846 Views 0 comment Print

SEIS benefits cannot be denied for not having IEC registration at the time of export

DGFT : Smarte Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) The Hon’ble High Court, Bombay in the matter of M/s Smarte Solu...

August 4, 2022 7581 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Broker cannot use IEC of others without their knowledge for import by his client

Custom Duty : Falcon India (Customs Broker) Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) Regulation 10 (n) of CBLR 2018 (read with erstwhile Regula...

March 28, 2022 2880 Views 0 comment Print

Permanent IEC can be used for import of goods for personal use not connected with manufacture or agriculture

Custom Duty : The order of confiscation with an option for redemption fine and penalty for importer not having Importer Exporter Code (IEC) numb...

November 28, 2021 3708 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Interest Equalization Scheme: Rs. 2.50 Cr per IEC cap for Quarter ending on 30.06.2024

DGFT : Stay updated on the recent amendments to Indias Interest Equalization Scheme, their implications, and the extended deadline till 3...

March 20, 2024 915 Views 0 comment Print

Separate registration in respect of First time import & export at JNCH

Custom Duty : Once registration is completed by an IEC holder for, first time import, Customs Officers will not insist upon registration for exp...

March 29, 2023 5325 Views 0 comment Print

Third phase of deactivation of IECs not updated at DGFT initiated

DGFT : All IECs which have not been updated after 01.07.2020 shall be de-activated with effect from 01.02.2022. The list of such IECs may...

January 14, 2022 16860 Views 0 comment Print

Automatic re-activation of IEC without manual intervention

DGFT : IEC de-activated, would have the opportunity for automatic re-activation without any manual intervention or any visits to the DGFT...

November 19, 2021 8373 Views 0 comment Print

Extension in period of modification of IEC till 31.08.2021

DGFT : Period of modification of IEC is extended for the year 2021-22 only till 31.08.2021, and no fee shall be charged on modifications ...

August 9, 2021 1956 Views 0 comment Print


DGFT, TCS & Certificate of Supplies from SEZ: Height of Incompetence?

February 26, 2021 21486 Views 6 comments Print

When DGFT chose TCS to revamp the website/platform, I was very happy that at least for once, this combination will make the life of the exporters better. However, my happiness was shattered just by the purposeless complications in the design of the website/platform whereas the earlier DGFT website was very plain & simple. I had […]

HC directs DGFT Surat decide on removal of IEC code from denial entity list

February 16, 2021 2385 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC directs DGFT to address petitioner’s plea on Import Export Code (IEC) denial. Full text of the judgment included.

Modify/Apply or Linking of existing IEC Digitally with New DGFT Website

January 11, 2021 18849 Views 0 comment Print

Importer Exporter Code (IEC), is 10-digit code, however, after implementation of GST it is the PAN of the entity, with a lifetime validity issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to the importer/exporter in terms of Para 2.12 of Foreign Trade Policy(FTP 2015-20) read with Para 2.08 of Handbook of Procedure.

Provisions for modifying PAN based IEC introduced

December 24, 2020 4365 Views 0 comment Print

In case of change in constitution of a PAN based IEC by way of merger, acquisition, liquidation, inheritance etc. such that PAN of the new entity so formed is different from the earlier one, an IEC can be availed against the new PAN, if not existing already. Previous IEC(s) can also be operationally linked to the PAN/IEC of the new entity.

Only DGFT Empowered to Suspend & Cancel IEC Number

November 3, 2020 12012 Views 0 comment Print

Blocking of importer exporter code of the petitioner by any authority other than the Director General of Foreign Trade or by his authorized officer under section 8 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 would be unauthorized, unwarranted and without jurisdiction.

Linking/ Registration of IECs in new revamped DGFT Online environment

October 28, 2020 1896 Views 0 comment Print

i. The new platform is accessible through user-based IDs for applying online. All IEC holders are encouraged to create login IDs through an online registration process preferably well before the roll out of next phase of the platform in the 2-3 weeks. ii. For user ID creation, mobile number/email ids will be a mandatorily required. The same will be authenticated by the process of OTP/email based authentication process.

IEC Profile Management- FAQs

October 24, 2020 12501 Views 0 comment Print

Q 1. What is the technical requirement for filing an IEC? Ans. -Valid Digital Signatures Token -Valid PAN -Valid Mobile Number and Email ID. -Valid Address Details of Branch Office -Valid Bank Account in the name of IEC Holder -Valid Aadhar Card matching the details with PAN Card Q 2. How to apply for new […]

Digital Signature & e-Sign using Aadhaar for getting IEC

October 24, 2020 34905 Views 4 comments Print

Q 1. Why Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is required for getting IEC issued from DGFT? Ans. DSC has been re-introduced in IEC to strengthen the IEC issuance and modification processes. Q 2. What type of DSC tokens are allowed and what are the validations? Ans. We support Class-2 and Class-3 token. Both Individual and Organisation […]

Import and Export Code (IEC)

August 14, 2020 9852 Views 2 comments Print

1. Introduction to Import and Export Code (IEC). IEC is a 10 digit alphanumeric registration number issued by DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade). Every importer and exporter irrespective of form of business organization is required to obtain IEC. Import and export business are of critical importance for growth and development of any country, therefore […]

Import Export Code Registration – FAQs

August 12, 2020 3537 Views 0 comment Print

Import Export Code (IEC) is a 10 digit code number, which is issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).It is required by any person who is into import/export business in the country. Importers merchant cannot import goods without the Import Export Code and similarly the exporter merchant cannot avail the benefits from DGFT […]

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