{"id":23480,"date":"2021-01-05T14:20:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T08:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=23480"},"modified":"2021-01-05T15:48:44","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T10:18:44","slug":"how-import-license-and-iec-certification-differs-from-each-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-import-license-and-iec-certification-differs-from-each-others\/","title":{"rendered":"How Import License and IEC Certification Differs From Each Others?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Is import license\nand IEC certification are two different things? Indeed, import license differs\nsignificantly from Import Export Code as it serves the different purposes\naltogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Import Export Code primarily referred as basic form of registration that every importers and exporters has to avail before commencing the business of foreign trade. It indicates that business deals in import and export cease to exist without import export code. The following section of this blog would shed some light on key differences between the import license and <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/iec-registration\"><strong>IEC registration<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-import-license-and-iec-certification-differs-from-each-others\/#Do_You_Still_Need_An_Import_License\" >Do You Still Need An Import License?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-import-license-and-iec-certification-differs-from-each-others\/#What_is_Import_Export_Code_IEC_and_who_needs_it\" >What is Import Export Code (IEC), and who needs it?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-import-license-and-iec-certification-differs-from-each-others\/#Principal_of_Restrictions_for_Import_License_and_IEC_holders_under_the_EXIM_policy\" >Principal of Restrictions for Import License and IEC\nholders under the EXIM policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-import-license-and-iec-certification-differs-from-each-others\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Still_Need_An_Import_License\"><\/span>Do You Still Need An Import License? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the advent\nof the IEC registration the paradigm of import license has not been fully\ndissolved. The Import license is still applicable, but to a limited\ngrounds.&nbsp; According, to the Directorate\nGeneral of foreign trade, the individual has to avail import\nlicense\/authorization in the following scenarios:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>If the individual\nwants to import the restricted items listed under the ITS (HS) for the commercial\npurpose.<\/li><li>If the individual\nwants to import the commodities from the United States for the commercial purpose.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p> In either of the cases, the import authorization from the authority is mandatory. A separate application needs to be filled by the applicant to serve the aforesaid purposes.&nbsp; Keep in mind that non-IEC holder cannot fill these forms; meaning you still needs to secure an IEC registration to fulfill these prerequisites. The table below clearly demonstrates the primary differences between and import license and IEC certification.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"985\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-table-below-clearly-demonstrates-the-primary-differences-between-and-import-license-and-IEC-certification.png\" alt=\"the primary differences between and import license and IEC certification\" class=\"wp-image-23481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-table-below-clearly-demonstrates-the-primary-differences-between-and-import-license-and-IEC-certification.png 985w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-table-below-clearly-demonstrates-the-primary-differences-between-and-import-license-and-IEC-certification-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-table-below-clearly-demonstrates-the-primary-differences-between-and-import-license-and-IEC-certification-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-is-the-iec-registration-process-in-india\/\">What is the IEC Registration Process in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Import_Export_Code_IEC_and_who_needs_it\"><\/span>What is Import Export Code (IEC), and who needs it?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Import Export\nCode is a government-based registration that encloses a unique number. This\nnumber or code is allotted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, aka\nDGFT, against the successful submission of an online application and requested fees.\nThe IEC holder reserves the exclusive right to ship the product outside the\nnation permitted under the EXIM policies outlined by the DGFT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Import Export\nCode continues to remain valid until the owner opts to cancel or surrender it\nfor any reason. This is one of the key differences between import-export code\nand import license. The following list unveils some fundamental features of the\nIEC registration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Import Export Code comprises of 10 digit alphanumeric code.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This code is mandated for all the entities and individual who wants to partake the ethical import and export activity.<\/li><li>The Import Export Code is issued against the Permanent Account Number, i.e., PAN of the individual or the company.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Under no circumstances, the applicant can avail more than one IEC code against the one <strong><em>PAN number<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Permanent_account_number\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The process for obtaining Import Export Code is completely online. One can visit DGFT\u2019s portal to make a web-based application for the same.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The web-based application for Import Export Code is editable in an offline mode as well. This allows the applicant to alter the application innumerable times before submitting it to the portal.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Digital Signature or Addhaar OTP is mandated by the DGFT to submit a new application for the IEC registration.<\/li><li>DGFT or Director General of Foreign Trade holds the authority for the issuance of the Import Export Code.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Technically, the Import Export Code serves lifetimes without any renewal.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Apart from legalizing the shipping process, the IEC clears the transaction stuck in the importer\u2019s bank.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It enables the exporter\u2019s bank to validate the payment coming from the importer\u2019s bank.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Import Export Code (IEC) typically goes into the shipping documents such as a bill of lading, certificate of origin, and the packing list.&nbsp;<\/li><li>IEC is required by the customs to clear the shipment from the ports.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Principal_of_Restrictions_for_Import_License_and_IEC_holders_under_the_EXIM_policy\"><\/span>Principal of Restrictions for Import License and IEC\nholders under the EXIM policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Import license and IEC holder may encounter limitation on trading of goods enlist in the EXIM Policy in order to promote the followings objectives: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Protecting the interest of the general public.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Ensure the protection of individuals, plants, &amp; animals.&nbsp;<\/li><li>To safeguard the intellectual protection rights.<\/li><li>Preserving the archeological value of national treasure.<\/li><li>Ensuring the conservation of national resources.&nbsp;<\/li><li>To curb the movement of weapons and illicit drugs.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shadow1\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The entire paradigm of IEC certification confines around the legality associated with the shipping process.  Do not make a mistake to compare the import license with the Import Export Code, as it applicability has been limited by the authority.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In view of the above information, we can conclude that the Import License and IEC differ significantly from each other and both act as a doorway to international trading. In contrast, the export-import license provides the legal framework for undertaking the activities related to export and import in our country. Talk to our professional at <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>CorpBiz<\/strong><\/a> and avail of best in class services import license and IEC certification. Our award-winning team would let you build the business of your dream through a holistic approach.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/iec-registration-for-exporting-electronic-appliances-from-india\/\">How to get IEC Registration for Exporting Electronic Appliances from India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is import license and IEC certification are two different things? Indeed, import license differs significantly from Import Export Code as it serves the different purposes altogether. The Import Export Code primarily referred as basic form of registration that every importers and exporters has to avail before commencing the business of foreign trade. It indicates that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":23485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[165],"tags":[1393],"acf":{"service_id":"16"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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