IE Code by SEZ Authorities Vs DGFT

[Rajendra Prasad]

Dear Sir,

What is the difference between IE Code issued by SEZ Authorities and DGFT.

Whether DGFT / SEZ Authorites will issue IE Code Online.

Please clarify.

AI Summary

Understanding IEC Differences: SEZ vs. DGFT. SEZ issues IEC for SEZ units/EOUs, DGFT for DTA units. Linked to PAN. A discussion on a forum addressed the differences between Import Export Codes (IEC) issued by SEZ Authorities and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). It clarified that the Development Commissioner of SEZ issues IEC for SEZ units and EOUs, while the DGFT's Regional Authority issues IEC for units in the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA). It was noted that the IEC remains unchanged even if a unit exits the SEZ or EOU scheme. Additionally, it was mentioned that IEC is now linked to the PAN, with only one IEC issued per PAN.