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Simple meaningA 10-digit code needed to import or export.
Relevant ActForeign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992
Section / ruleSection 7
Technical meaning
Code issued by DGFT, mandatory for import and export, based on PAN, to be updated annually.
Practical example
An exporter quotes the IEC on shipping bills.
Related terms
- ICEGATE
Official reference
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, Section 7
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