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Importer Exporter Code (IEC): Who Needs One, Who Is Exempt, and the Annual April-June Update

You need an Importer Exporter Code (IEC) if your business imports goods into India or exports goods out of it; customs will not clear a commercial shipment without one, and DGFT schemes and authorisations are linked to it. The IEC is issued online by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), it is tied to

October 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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