IEC Number Checker (Import Export Code – India)

The IEC Number Checker validates whether a code is in the correct Import Export Code (IEC) format for India. Type any number and get an instant result — valid 10-digit IEC format, or a clear explanation of why it does not match, including the very common mistake of entering a PAN instead of an IEC.

An IEC is the 10-digit identity number issued by the DGFT for importing and exporting goods and services. This tool is a fast format sanity-check you can run before quoting an IEC on an invoice, purchase order or customs document, alongside guidance on how to verify that a code is genuinely active.

• Instant format check: Confirms whether an entry matches the 10-digit numeric IEC format.
• PAN detection: Recognizes alphanumeric PAN numbers so you do not mix them up with an IEC.
• Clear error messages: Explains why a value is invalid instead of just saying no.
• Verification guidance: Shows how to confirm an active IEC on the DGFT IEC Directory.
• Free and private: Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

1. Type or paste a number into the Checker tab — for example an IEC quoted on an invoice or shipping document.
2. Click Check IEC and read the result: valid format, or the specific reason it does not match.
3. If it looks like a PAN, the tool will flag it — PAN is 10 alphanumeric characters, IEC is 10 digits.
4. For business use, verify officially on the DGFT IEC Directory to confirm the code is active and belongs to the firm.

Example 1: A freight forwarder enters 0516101234. The tool confirms it is a valid 10-digit IEC format and reminds them to verify the code is active and assigned to their client on the DGFT IEC Directory.

Example 2: A supplier provides ABCDE1234F as their "IEC". The tool detects this is a PAN (10 alphanumeric characters) and explains the difference, preventing an error on the shipping bill.

• Avoid document errors: Catch a wrongly entered IEC before it reaches customs or a supplier.
• Know the difference: Instant PAN-vs-IEC detection removes a common source of mistakes.
• Verify with confidence: Clear guidance on confirming an active code officially.
• Fast and free: No sign-up, no upload, works instantly in your browser.