Assam - Online Apply for New Import Export Code Number (IEC)

Step 1 : First one has to make sure that all the required documents are in hand to apply online. If you would like to know about the documents that are required for this procedure, please visit the following link : Required Documents to Apply for New Import Export Code Number

Step 2 : Please use the following link to apply for “IEC” code online : Apply Online.

Step 3 : In the given home page, please click the “Apply for IEC” button which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image provided under “Register for your IEC”.

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Step 4 : A “REGISTER” screen will be provided. Please select “Importer/Exporter” option which is pointed out by a “Red” arrow in the below image from the drop-down list provided under “Register User As*” and complete the other page prompts as appropriate.

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Step 5 : Please enter the captcha in the textbox which is highlighted in “Red” and then click the checkbox for “By registering you are agreeing to our terms and conditions” which is pointed out a “Green” arrow in the below image.

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Step 6 : Hit on the "Send OTP” button which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image at the bottom to receive “OTP” in the registered mobile number and email ID.

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Step 7 : Please enter the received “OTP’s” at the prompted space under “Enter Email OTP *” and “Enter Mobile OTP *” which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image and click the “Register” button which is highlighted in “Green” in the below image.

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Step 8 : You will get a pop-up message “USER HAS BEEN REGISTERED SUCCESSFULLY. PLEASE REFER YOUR REGISTERED MAIL ID FOR USERNAME AND PASSWORD”.Please close the pop-up by selecting the close icon which is pointed out by a “Red” arrow in the below image.

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Step 9 : Check your Email Id and Password in your registered Email Id to login in the website.

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Step 10 : Now applicant will reach the home page. Here, use the “Login” button which is pointed out by a “Green” arrow in the below image provided in the top right corner of the page to reach the “LOGIN” screen.

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Step 11 : Please use your login credentials at the prompted space as appropriate and enter the captcha at the given space which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image . Please click the “Login” button which is highlighted in “Green” in the below image to login.

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Step 12 : Applicant will reach “Change Password” page. Please enter the ‘Current Password’,’New Password’ and then ‘Confirm Password’ and click the “Submit” button which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image.

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Step 13 : Applicant will get a “Are you sure you want to change password?” pop-up message. Please click “OK” button which is pointed out by a “Green” arrow in the below image.

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Step 14 : Applicant will get another “Password changed successfully. Please sign in using changed password” pop-up message. Please click “OK” button which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image.

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Step 15 : Now, go back to the home page once again.Click on the “Login” button which is pointed out by a “Green” arrow in the below image.

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Step 16 : Enter your login credentials and click on the “Login” button which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image.

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Step 17 : Once login, please select “Apply IEC” button which is highlighted in “Green” in the below image.

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Step 18 : Please select “Start Fresh Application” button which is highlighted in “Green” in the below image at the bottom.

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Step 19 : Applicant will reach online application page. Here, applicant has to complete the page prompts for “General Information, Details of Proprietor/Partner/Direct…, Bank Information, Other Details (Preferred sectors of operations) and Declaration”,Declaration and Application Summary sections as appropriate.At First in “General Information” section complete all the required information in “Basic Details”.

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Step 20 : To upload documents Click or Drag and Drop file to upload which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image.Then to open Firm Address Details click on the arrow which is pointed out by a “Green” arrow in the below image.

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Step 21 : Now complete the “Firm Address Details” by entering all the required documents. To upload documents Click or Drag and Drop file to upload which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image.

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Step 22 : Then to open Firm Address Details click on the arrow which is pointed out by a “Green” arrow in the below image.

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Step 23 : In this “Branch Details” enter all the required documents and click on the “Save & Next” Button which is highlighted in “Red” in the below image.

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Step 24 : Next complete all the sections and click the “Save & Next” button at the bottom for each section to get successive section prompts.

Step 25 : Finally, on reaching the “Application Summary” section, please click the “Preview IEC Application” button to get a new page with preview of your online application. Please go through the application details and if the details are correct, then come back to the online applying page.

Step 26 : Please scroll down to find a “Sign” button. Just above this button, applicant shall find the “As per form ANF-2K, you have to pay a sum of Rs. 500 for Application for Importer Exporter Code” message.

Step 27 : Please click the “Sign” button. A pop-up message “Once signed, you will not be able to edit the application, Are you sure you want to sign the application” will be provided. Please click “OK” button to get “Sign Submission” screen.

Step 28 : Please select your signing option from “Aadhaar e-Sign” or “Digital Signature Certificate” by using the “Proceed” option provided under each method. As per the applicant’s choice, authentication shall be completed by following the onscreen information and by processing the requirements with the help of external websites.

Step 29 : Once the authentication is complete, applicant will get “Documents signed successfully.” Pop-up.Please click the “OK” button.

Step 30 : Applicant will come back to the online application page. Now, please click the “Proceed to Payment” button to reach the “Payment Details” page.

Step 31 : Here, please scroll down to the bottom to find “Have you already paid to Miscellaneous Payment System (eMPS) / Legacy Draft Application?” option. Please click the “NO” option and click “Submit” button to get “Payment Mode Online” page.

Step 32 : Please go through the details and scroll down. Please enter the captcha as appropriate and click “Confirm” button to reach the “Payment Gateway” page.

Step 33 : Please complete the payment gateway requirements as applicable to make online payment.

Step 34 : Once the payment is made, applicant will get “E-PAYMENT RECEIPT”. Please use the “Download Receipt” button to save this receipt. Please keep it safe for future reference.

Step 35 : This application will be processed further.

Step 36 : “SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please follow department’s notification.

Step 37 : Once the department finds the application details and documents are appropriate, the “IEC” code will be generated and the same will be sent to your register email ID.

To print IEC :

Step 1 : Once the code is sanctioned, applicant shall print the “IEC” code by login.

Step 2 : Once login, please scroll down and click “IEC” button provided under “QUICK LINKS” for a new page. Here, please use the “Apply” option provided under “Print IEC” to get the certificate downloaded.

Step 3 : Thus, the “IEC” code is obtained through online.