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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OFFICE OF THE ZONAL JOINT DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE (CLA), ‘A’, WING, INDRAPRASTHA BHAWAN, I.P. ESTATE, NEW DELHI -110 002

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR FRESH IEC **CAUTION** It has been observed that some unscrupulous elements are offering unsolicited help in obtaining IEC from the office. Applicants are advised to directly contact counter assistance (located at office entrance) or PRO on 01123378740.
 What is IEC? IMPORTER EXPORTER CODE ( in short IEC ) is a ten digit number granted by Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to any bonafide person/ company for carrying out import/export. (Click here to view sample) Where to get an IEC from? IEC can be obtained from any of the Zonal and Regional offices of Director General of Foreign Trade depending on area/region where the individual/company is located. For those having registered office at Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Palwal, Meerut, Ghaziabad, they can submit applications at Zonal Joint Director General of Foreign Trade (CLA) ,’A’ Wing, Indraprastha Bhawan, I.P. Estate, New Delhi – 110 002.

Legal Provisions As per Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act 1992 Importer-Exporter Code Number No person shall make any import or export except under an Importerexporter Code Number granted by the Director General or the officer authorised by the Director General in this behalf, in accordance with the procedure specified in this behalf by the Director General. Need/Use of IEC IEC forms the primary document for recognition by Government of India as an Exporter/Importer. On the basis of IEC, companies can obtain various benefits on their exports/imports from DGFT, Customs, Export Promotion Council etc. Application procedure An application has to be submitted at the office of Zonal JDGFT (CLA) , New Delhi which includes an application form duly filled in along with...