Issue of e-IEC (Electronic-Importer Exporter Code)
(a) Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is mandatory for export/import from/to India as detailed in paragraph 2.05 of this Policy. DGFT issues Importer Exporter Code in electronic form (e-IEC). Forissuance of e-IEC an application can be made on DGFT(http//:dgft.gov.in). Applicant can upload the documents and paythe requisite fee through Net banking. Applicant shall, however,submit the application duly signed digitally.
(b) Processing of such applications by Regional Authority (RAs) of DGFTwould be done online and a digitally signed e-IEC would normally beissued/ e-mailed to the applicant within 2 working days.
(c) In case the application is incomplete or otherwise ineligible, the sameshall be rejected and a Rejection letter/email (with reasons forrejection) would be sent to the applicant.
(d) Application for issue of e-IEC can also be made from eBiZ platform(https://www.ebiz.gov.in).