IEC Stands for import Export code and is normally used when you want to enter International Trade. It is a 10-digit Number mandatorily required for Import and Export of Goods to or from India.
IEC has to be obtained once in a lifetime and has lifetime validity.
A person cannot Import without this Number. Also, an Exporter cannot take any benefit from DGFT, Customs, Export Promotion council if we don’t have above number.