The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is de-activating Import Export Codes (IECs) that have not been updated since January 1st, 2014. This de-activation will take effect from December 6th, 2021. IEC holders have a final chance to update their details online by December 5th, 2021, to prevent de-activation. IECs that are already pending approval after an online update submission will be excluded from this list.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Dated: 19th November 2021
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
Trade Notice 25/2021-22
To,
All IEC Holders/Members of Trade
DGFT Regional Authorities
Export Promotion Councils
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FAQ :
IECs that have not been updated after January 1st, 2014, will be de-activated.
The de-activation will take effect from December 6th, 2021.
The final deadline to update your IEC is December 5th, 2021.
If your IEC is de-activated, you can get it automatically re-activated by updating it online through the DGFT website.
No, IEC updates can be done electronically and online. Visits to the DGFT Regional Authority are not required for re-activation.
No, any IEC where an online update application has been submitted and is pending with the DGFT Regional Authority for approval will be excluded from the de-activation list.