"An IEC shall be deactivated, ...without prejudice, ...if it is not updated every year during April-June period"

per amendment to para 2.05 of FTP 2015-2020 vide DGFT Notn. 58/12.02.2021

The amendment covers all IEC's. IEC's that have been recently updated and/or IEC's that do not have anything to update; yet, needs to be updated/confirmed online.

For IEC holders who have not been issued an e-IEC; they will receive the same under this update.

It is also mandatory for Importers and Exporters to register with ICEGATE. In case you have not done the same, kindly do the same at the earliest to avoid delays in BoE/ SB filing, shipment delays and penalties on account of same.

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