State-specific compliance

Importer Exporter Code (IEC) in Telangana

How Importer Exporter Code (IEC) applies to a business operating in Telangana, with state-specific authority, citations and current deadlines.

Definition

Importer Exporter Code (IEC) as it applies to businesses operating in Telangana. Mandatory 10-digit identifier for any person/entity engaging in import or export of goods or services from India. Issued by DGFT on a one-time basis; must be updated annually (April-June) even if no changes.

SourceForeign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 + Foreign Trade Policy 2023 — Sec 7 FTDR Act; FTP Para 2.05dgft.gov.in

What it means in practice

Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is a central regulation that applies uniformly across India, including Telangana. In Telangana, the day-to-day administering authority and the office where filings are submitted will be Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).

Linked to PAN — same 10 digits as PAN. Annual update window is April-June; auto-deactivated otherwise.

SourceForeign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 + Foreign Trade Policy 2023 — Sec 7 FTDR Act; FTP Para 2.05dgft.gov.in

Does Importer Exporter Code (IEC) apply to your business in Telangana?

FacetConditionApplies

Central regulation — applies in all states/UTsYes

Applies across all sectorsDepends

Triggered when any of: imports_goods, exports_goods, exports_servicesDepends

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: annual — next action: 2026-06-30

Penalty for default: Customs will not clear consignments without a valid IEC. De-activated IECs can be re-activated only after updating details.

Citations

SourceForeign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 + Foreign Trade Policy 2023 — Sec 7 FTDR Act; FTP Para 2.05dgft.gov.in