Importer-Exporter Code misuse warns of suspension or penalty under the foreign trade regulatory framework for unauthorized use. Use of Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) by any person other than the IEC holder is prohibited; Section 7 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act and Rule 12 of the Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules together with Para 2.9.2 of the Handbook of Procedures confirm IEC validity for the holder (and its branches/divisions) only, with limited exemptions for entities using permanent common IECs. Unauthorized use attracts suspension, cancellation or penalty under the Act and Rules.
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Importer-Exporter Code misuse warns of suspension or penalty under the foreign trade regulatory framework for unauthorized use.
Use of Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) by any person other than the IEC holder is prohibited; Section 7 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act and Rule 12 of the Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules together with Para 2.9.2 of the Handbook of Procedures confirm IEC validity for the holder (and its branches/divisions) only, with limited exemptions for entities using permanent common IECs. Unauthorized use attracts suspension, cancellation or penalty under the Act and Rules.
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