What is Import Export Code ?

Import Export Code is unique 10 digit code issued by DGFT – Director General of Foreign Trade , Ministry of Commerce, Government of India to Indian Companies.Import Export Code is mandatory for undertaking any export/import activities. No export or import shall be made by any person without obtaining an IEC number unless specifically exempted.



Application for Grant of IEC Number

An application for grant of IEC number shall be made by the Registered/Head Office of the applicant and apply to the nearest Regional Authority of Directorate General Foreign Trade, the Registered office in case of company and Head office in case of others, falls in the ‘Aayaat Niryaat Form’ and shall be accompanied by documents prescribed therein. 

                                          Only one IEC against one Permanent Account Number (PAN)
Only one IEC is permitted against on Permanent Account Number (PAN). If any PAN card holder has more than one IEC, the extra IECs shall be disabled
                                   EDI REGISTRATION                                                                    

The exporters have to obtain PAN based Business Identification Number(BIN) from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade prior to filing of shipping bill for clearance of export goods. Under the EDI System, PAN based BIN is received by the Customs System from the DGFT online. The exporters are also required to register authorised foreign exchange dealer code (through which export proceeds are expected to be realised) and open a current account in the designated bank for credit of any drawback incentive.o required to register authorised foreign exchange dealer code (through which export proceeds are expected to be realised) and open a current account in the designated bank for credit of any drawback incentive.
Whenever a new Airline, Shipping Line, Steamer Agent, port or airport comes into operation, they are required to be registered into the Customs System. Whenever, electronic processing of shipping bill etc. is held up on account of non-registration of these entities, the same is to be brought to the notice of Assistant/Deputy Commissioner in-charge of EDI System for registering the new entity in the system.                                                                                                                                                            Registration in Export Promotion Council                                                                       Export promotion councils are to promote exporters to earn foreign exchange from overseas. Most of the countries have export promotion councils in their own countries to boost overseas market of products manufactured in their country.Many export promotion councils are in international trade. Most of them are onproduct-wise organizations. If you are manufacturer exporter, you need to obtain Registration-cum-Membership Certificate to claim benefits under FTP.



The Export Promotion Councils are non-profitable organizations, registered under the Indian Companies Act or the Societies Registration Act. They are supported by financial assistance from the Government of India. The role of the EPCs is to project country’s image abroad as a council of reliable suppliers of high quality goods and services. The EPCs encourage and monitor the observance of international standards and specifications by exporters. The EPCs keep abreast of the trends and opportunities in international markets for goods and services and assist their members in taking advantage of such opportunities in order to expand and diversify exports.


                                  Mandatory documents required for Import Export Code
1. Bank Certificate
2. Pan Card
3. Applicant Photo
4. Valid Business Proof
5. Valid ID Proof
6. Valid Addressproof
                                 Mandatory documents required for export of goods from India
1. Import Export Code
2.Bill of Lading/Airway Bill/ Lorry Receipt/ Railway Receipt/Postal Receipt. 
3. Commercial Invoice cum Packing List* 
4. Shipping Bill/Bill of Export
                             Mandatory documents required for import of goods into India
1. Import Export Code

2. Bill of Lading/Airway Bill/ Lorry Receipt/ Railway Receipt/Postal Receipt. 

3. Commercial Invoice cum Packing List* 

4. Bill of Entry

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