Issues regarding import

An IEC is a 10-digit number allotted to a person that is mandatory for undertaking any export/import activities.

Refer to F.T.P. 2015-2020 Under Para  2.05 sub para

(II) No Export/Import without IEC:
(i) No export or import shall be made by any person without obtaining an IEC number unless specifically exempted.
(ii) Exempt categories and corresponding permanent IEC numbers are given in Para 2.07 of Handbook of Procedures.