WHAT IEC (IMPORTER EXPORTER CODE)CODE:

No Import or Export shall be made by any person without an IEC number unless specifically exempted.

IEC number is 10 digit code number given to an importer or exporter by the regional office of the DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE in short DGFT, Department of Commerce, Govt of India.

IEC is not required to following categories: 

1.  Import/Export of goods for personnel use, which is not                     connected with trade, manufacture or agriculture.

2.  Import/Export by government ministries and departments, and         certain notified charitable organizations.