Documents for IEC

Mandatory Requirements to apply for IEC Code Number

PAN Number
Current Bank Account Bankers CertificateIEC Code Number
Application Fee
Rs 250.00
(Expert TIP : Pay via EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer ), and submit IEC Online Application form, If you wish to receive IEC Number instantly)The physical application containing required documents should reach DGFT RLA concerned within 15 days of its online submission.E-mail is not mandatory. If it is provided it will facilitate faster communication.

Check List of Documents to apply for IEC Code

Covering Letter on your company's letter head for issue of new IEC Code Number.Two copies of the application in prescribed format (
Aayaat Niryaat Form ANF 2A
) must be submitted to your regional Jt.DGFT Office.Each individual page of the application has to be signed by the applicant.Part 1 & Part 4 has to be filled in by all applicants. In case of applications submitted electronically.No hard copies of Part 1 may be submitted. However in cases where applications are submitted otherwise, hard copy of Part 1has to be submitted.Only relevant portions of Part 2 need to be filled in.Rs 250.00 Bank Receipt (in duplicate)/Demand Draft/EFT details evidencing payment of application fee in terms of
Appendix 21B.Certificate from the Banker of the applicant firm in the format given in
Appendix 18A.
Self certified copy of PAN issuing letter or PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card issued by Income Tax Authority.Two copies of passport size photographs of the applicant duly attested by the Banker of the applicant.Self addresses envelope with Rs.25/- postal stamp for delivery of IEC certificate by registered post or challan/DD of Rs.100/- for speed post.

IEC

Import Export Code Exemption – Who is exempt?

Import Export Code or IE Code is required for every person or firm or company or entity engaged in export business in India. IE Code is provided by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) as required under the Foreign Trade Policy. No person is allowed to export or import goods without obtaining IE Code. Further, for availing benefit under Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) or Service Export from India Scheme (SEIS), IE code is a mandatory requirement. In this article, we list certain category of importers and exporters exempt from obtaining IE Code:

Ministries or Departments of Central or State Government.Persons importing or exporting goods for person use not connected with trade or manufacture or agriculture.Persons importing or exporting goods from or to Nepal, Myanmar through Indo-Myanmar border areas and China, provided CIF value of a single consignment does not exceed Rs.25000. In case of Nathula port, the applicable exemption ceiling is Rs.1 lakh. Exemption from obtaining IE code is not applicable in case of export of special chemicals, organisms, materials, equipments and technologies listed in Appendix 3 of Schedule 2 of ITC HS.

Provision has also been made to provide permanent IE code for the following categories of importers or exporters mentioned below:

IE Code: 0100000011 – All Ministries or Departments of the Central Government and agencies wholly or partially owned by them.

IE Code: 0100000029 – All Ministries or Departments of the State Government and agencies wholly or partially owned by them.

IE Code: 0100000039 – Diplomatic personnel, Counselor Officers in India and the officials of the UNO and specialised agencies.

IE Code: 0100000045 – Indians returning from/going abroad and claiming benefit under the Baggage Rules.

IE Code: 0100000053 – Persons/Institutions/Hospitals importing or exporting goods for their personnel use not connected with trade or manufacture or agriculture.

IE Code: 0100000061 – Persons importing/exporting goods from/to Nepal.

IE Code: 0100000070 – Persons importing/exporting goods from/to Myanmar through Indo-Myanmar border areas.

IE Code: 0100000088 – Ford Foundation.

IE Code: 0100000096 – Importers importing goods for display or use in fairs/exhibitions or similar events under provisions of ATA carnet. This IE code number can also be used by importers importing for exhibitions/fairs.

IE Code: 0100000100 – Director, National Blood Group Reference Laboratory, Mumbai or their authorised offices.

IE Code: 0100000126 – Individuals/Charitable Institutions/Registered NGSs importing goods, which have been exempted from Customs duty under the notification issued by Ministry of Finance for bona fide use by the victims affected by natual alamity.

IE Code: 0100000134 – Persons importing/exporting permissible goods as notified from time to time, from/to China through Gunji, Namgaya Shipkila and Nathula ports, subject to value ceilings of single consignment.

IE Code: 0100000169 – Non-commercial imports and exports by entities who have been authorised by Reserve Bank of India.

About IEC code

Importer Exporter Code

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. IE Codes when issued can be used by the entity throughout its existence and doesn't require any renewal or filing. Therefore, it is recommended for most organizations to obtain IE Code, irrespective of if they need it at the moment.

IE Code application must be made to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade along with the necessary supporting documents. Once, the application is submitted, DGFT will issue the IE Code for the entity in 15 - 20 working days or less.