DGFT   Application of IEC Issuance/ Modification  Simplified and Auto Generated

 

Dear Members,

 

We would like to inform you that the O/o Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)  has amended FTP Para 2.05 and HBP Para 2.08 with regards to IEC and modification of IEC vide notification no. 24 dated 08.08.2018 and public notice no. 27 dated 08.08.2018.

 

For the convenience of the members, the amendments are highlighted as follows:

 

• IEC will henceforth be system generated and applicant will be informed through e-mail and SMS.  Applicant can also view and print e-IEC from IEC module on DGFT website.

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• The  Requirement of Digital Signature is also done away with for application of IEC /Modification of IEC.

 

• Procedure of IEC online has been moved from FTP Para 2.05 To HBP Para 2.08.

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• Only those service exporters who wish to take Chapter 3 benefits under FTP are required to take IEC.

 

• As per updates on DGFT site, the old IEC module is closed from 5PM on 8th August  and new IEC Module will be active from 9th  Aug 2018 - 11AM.

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• The Procedure for filling online application for IEC/ modification in IEC/e-IEC is laid down.

 

Members are requested to take note of these amendments in IEC issuance/ Modification.    The relevant Notification/Public Notice  are available for reference  using below links-

 

• Notification 24/2015-20 Dt. 08.08.2018*

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http://www.dgft.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notification-24-8.8.18%28E%29.pdf

 

• Public Notice No. 27/2015-20 Dt 08.08.2018*

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http://www.dgft.gov.in/sites/default/files/PN-27-8.8.18%28E%29_0.pdf

 

 

Thanking You,

Yours faithfully,

 

 

(S.G. BHARADI)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHEMEXCIL