IEC — Importer Exporter Code Verification (DGFT)

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Last Updated

9th May 2026

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Verify a 10-digit Importer-Exporter Code (now linked to PAN) on the DGFT portal.

Short Information

The Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) is the unique 10-digit identifier issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to every entity engaged in import or export of goods or services from India. Since 2021, IEC is identical to the entity's PAN, but it must still be activated and updated annually on the DGFT portal. Customs, banks (for outward remittances under FEMA), and trading partners verify a counter-party's IEC to confirm the authority to trade. The portal also exposes Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status, Status Holder Certificate (SHC), and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) preferential exporter eligibility for cross-border buyers.

Department

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Stage Level

National

Form Instructions

To verify an IEC: 1) Visit https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=view-any-IEC.
2) Enter the 10-digit IEC (or PAN, since IEC = PAN) and captcha.
3) The result page shows the legal name, address, branch addresses, IEC issue date, last modification date and current status (Active/Cancelled/Blocked).
4) For AEO/SHC tags, the same record displays the tier and validity.
5) Bulk lookups are offered through the API to AD Banks and Customs ICEGATE.
6) Failure to update IEC by 30 June each year leads to deactivation; reactivation is allowed online by re-confirming the existing record.
Helpline: 1800-572-1550.

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Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

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