{"id":1073,"date":"2026-03-23T04:57:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T04:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/?page_id=1073"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:22:09","slug":"import-export-code","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/import-export-code\/","title":{"rendered":"Import Export Code"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1073\" class=\"elementor elementor-1073\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d04ddef e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d04ddef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e813d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e813d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Import Export Code<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b02fdb3 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b02fdb3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5103e3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5103e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc2b3ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bc2b3ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/imoport-export-code.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1187\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b98d9be e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b98d9be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9c3ed6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9c3ed6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Import Export Code ?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ca657 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3ca657\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">The <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">Import Export Code (IEC)<\/b> is a unique 10-digit identification number issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade). It is mandatory for any business or individual in India looking to import or export goods and services. Without an IEC, you cannot engage in international trade or clear shipments through customs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecbd062 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecbd062\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Import Export Code ?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-675783c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"675783c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"><section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:ce42d19c-9820-4dc4-bcb5-dcb5e0dc7ad9-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"34ed4f8e-e7a5-404e-8929-d04fcb94ee59\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"><p data-path-to-node=\"4\">The process of obtaining and using an IEC involves a few key steps to ensure your business is globally ready:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Online Application &amp; Documentation<\/b> The first step is applying via the official DGFT portal. You will need basic documents like your PAN card, bank details (canceled cheque), and business address proof. The process is now fully digital and user-friendly.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Verification and Issuance<\/b> Once the application is submitted and the fee is paid, the authorities verify your details. Since the system is automated, the <b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"153\">IEC Certificate<\/b> is usually issued instantly or within a few days, allowing you to start trading immediately.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Customs and Bank Integration<\/b> Once you have your IEC, it is automatically linked with the Customs department (ICEGATE) and your bank. This allows you to claim government export benefits, handle foreign currency transactions, and clear your goods at ports without hassle.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da82330 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da82330\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b271e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b271e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Document Required<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03233d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03233d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Two Colour Photographs of Promoters\/Individuals\/ Company\/ Director<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2458e62 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2458e62\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6b5845 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d6b5845\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pan_Card.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1197\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9f681 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d9f681\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PAN Card of each Shareholders and directors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d810646 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d810646\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b343ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7b343ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/adhar_card.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1196\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc2ca29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc2ca29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Identity Proof (Voter ID \/ Driving License\/ Passport)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6546992 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6546992\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5c1dfb e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a5c1dfb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0141c98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0141c98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/address_proof.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1195\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae03756 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae03756\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Address Proof (Bank Statement \/ Electricity, Mobile, Telephone Bill)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a87a59 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a87a59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbb9720 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bbb9720\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rent_agreement.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1194\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9410027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9410027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Proof of Registered Office<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-411114e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"411114e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-decda09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"decda09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Electricity_Bill.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1193\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3e1981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3e1981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Utility Bill as proof must be Latest<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Import Export Code What is Import Export Code ? The Import Export Code (IEC) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade). It is mandatory for any business or individual in India looking to import or export goods and services. Without an IEC, you cannot engage in international trade or clear shipments through customs. Types of Import Export Code ? The process of obtaining and using an IEC involves a few key steps to ensure your business is globally ready: Online Application &amp; Documentation The first step is applying via the official DGFT portal. You will need basic documents like your PAN card, bank details (canceled cheque), and business address proof. The process is now fully digital and user-friendly. Verification and Issuance Once the application is submitted and the fee is paid, the authorities verify your details. Since the system is automated, the IEC Certificate is usually issued instantly or within a few days, allowing you to start trading immediately. Customs and Bank Integration Once you have your IEC, it is automatically linked with the Customs department (ICEGATE) and your bank. This allows you to claim government export benefits, handle foreign currency transactions, and clear your goods at ports without hassle. Document Required Two Colour Photographs of Promoters\/Individuals\/ Company\/ Director PAN Card of each Shareholders and directors Identity Proof (Voter ID \/ Driving License\/ Passport) Address Proof (Bank Statement \/ Electricity, Mobile, Telephone Bill) Proof of Registered Office Utility Bill as proof must be Latest<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1073","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1073","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1073"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1073\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1204,"href":"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1073\/revisions\/1204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/calcuttacorporate.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}