Glossary
IEC
Importer Exporter Code
An Importer Exporter Code is a crucial ten-digit business identification number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) that is mandatory for anyone looking to start an import or export business in India.
Where it appears in practice
Required for all import/export transactions and claiming export benefits.
A worked example
You plan to import electronics from China to India. You must first obtain an IEC before customs clears your shipment.
Related terms
Let the practice handle it
This term sits inside real compliance work — returns, filings, and deadlines. That work is one of the services the practice runs end to end.
IEC Registration