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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 3324 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 1440 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 1722 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 3558 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 1209 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 2088 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 585 Views 0 comment Print

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 1632 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 897 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 7644 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 3024 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 978 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 5529 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 16917 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 8466 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 1980 Views 0 comment Print


Import Export Code Registration – FAQs

August 12, 2020 3597 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 […]

FAQs- Sanchit application For Import Export Users

July 15, 2020 1953 Views 0 comment Print

Q: What is eSanchit application? The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has launched eSanchit (e-Storage and Computerized Handling of Indirect Tax documents) for paperless processing, uploading of supporting documents and to facilitate the trading across Borders. It has already been made available to importers and exporters in the country. This application provides […]

New way for getting Online IEC Application (New/Modification)

June 4, 2020 6465 Views 1 comment Print

Earlier, we have to file physical application and documents for getting IEC. Lot of times consumed by physical mode and also it was cumbersome procedure. But, today is the era of Digitisation. Now, all the information’s and facilities are available online in easy way. It saves both the time and money and increases the chances […]

Steps by step process to Apply for Import Export Code Online (IEC) 

January 25, 2020 277698 Views 8 comments Print

How to Apply for Import Export Code Online (IEC) — Know the Process Step by Step An Import Export (IEC) Code is a 10-digit number given to that person who do import or export goods and services from abroad which provided by Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). IEC is a code allotted on Individual PAN Number […]

Procedure for Import Export Code (IEC) Registration

January 16, 2020 8187 Views 0 comment Print

An IEC is necessary for Import or Export of goods. The first requirement before you start an Import or Export business in India is to obtain an IEC. IEC Code is unique 10 Digit code issued by DGFT – Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. The PAN based IEC Registration Certificate […]

Import Export Code Registration

December 30, 2019 3930 Views 0 comment Print

In the era of Globalization, now the customer market has been shifted from local territory/Country to worldwide market. Where the trader/Service provider has been given equal opportunity to expand its market worldwide. Now, the government is focusing to make India an Export Oriented Country instead of an Import Oriented approach. The Government of India is […]

Incorrect Data in certain IECs

November 20, 2019 6021 Views 0 comment Print

The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has recently issued a Trade Notice No. 39/2019-20 dated 19 November 2019 to highlight Incorrect Data in certain IECs (Import Export Code number). Please find below synopsis of Trade notice for your reference: On analysis of the DGFT IEC database, it has been observed that there are certain data mismatch issues […]

All about Import Export Code (IEC) registration

September 22, 2019 10770 Views 0 comment Print

Import Export (IE) Code is a registration required for persons importing or exporting goods and services from India. IE Code is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India. Without IEC no person is allowed to export or import goods. Certain category of importers and exporters […]

How to apply Importer and Exporter Code in 8 Simple Steps

August 4, 2019 1686 Views 0 comment Print

Any person who wants to import or export any goods needs to first acquire an Importer and Exporter code (IEC) before importing or exporting such goods. IEC is issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and can be applied online by following this simple procedure. 1. Visit https://dgft.gov.in/ 2. Click on Services 3. In […]

Advisory for Simplified Auto Registration at ICEGATE

May 7, 2019 19710 Views 6 comments Print

In a bid to simplify auto registration for the IEC holders, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ( CBIC ) has informed that the IEC holders can register with the Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN). It was said that no Digital Signature is required for the same. The facility is now […]

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