Import Export Registration Overview IEC Code is unique 10 digit code issued by DGFT - Director General of Foreign Trade , Ministry of Commerce, Government of India to the Companies. To import or export in India, IEC Code is mandatory. No person or entity shall make any Import or Export without IEC Code Number. Registration An application for grant of IEC number shall be made by the Registered/Head Office of the applicant and apply to the nearest Regional Authority of Directorate General Foreign Trade, the Registered office in case of company and Head office in case of others, falls in