Importer Exporter Code (IEC) may be suspended or deactivated by DGFT due to compliance issues or failure to update IEC information. When an IEC is suspended, exporters and importers cannot carry out international trade transactions until the issue is resolved.
IEC may be suspended for several reasons, including:
If IEC is suspended, the following activities may be affected:
You can check your IEC status through DGFT portal.
Visit:
https://dgft.gov.in
Login and navigate to:
Services → IEC Profile Management → View IEC Details
Visit the DGFT website and login using your registered email ID and password.
Navigate to:
Services → IEC Profile Management
If IEC is not linked with your login account, link it first before applying for revocation.
Select the option to apply for revocation of suspended IEC and provide required details.
Upload any documents required to resolve the compliance issue.
Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (max file size 5MB).
Submit the revocation request using:
The request will be reviewed by the concerned DGFT Regional Authority (RA).
Once approved, the IEC suspension will be revoked.
For official updates, always refer to the DGFT portal or consult with a compliance professional.