How to Reactivate a De-activated or Suspended IEC Code: DGFT Compliance & Penalty Resolution

Procedure to Reactivate a De-Activated or Suspended IEC Code in Pune

Finding that your Importer Exporter Code has been unexpectedly marked as 'De-activated' or 'Suspended' right when an air cargo shipment is landing at Mumbai International Airport or an export container is waiting at JNPT Nhava Sheva is a commercial nightmare. Cargo cannot be customs-cleared, shipping lines levy crippling demurrage charges, and foreign buyers threaten breach of contract.

De-activations typically arise from two primary triggers: failure to submit the mandatory annual April-June update under Foreign Trade Policy rules, or departmental action initiated by Customs / Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for non-realization of export proceeds (EDPMS alerts). At KOKJAGUAR Consultancy, our DGFT consultants identify the exact cause, file electronic reactivations, and coordinate with DGFT Swargate to restore active status. Discover our urgent IEC reactivation desk in Pune.

Step-by-Step Reactivation Workflow

1. Log in to the DGFT portal using verified corporate credentials and inspect the specific status alert.
2. If de-activated due to missed annual update, navigate to Update IEC, verify profile particulars, and sign with Class 3 DSC.
3. If flagged under RBI EDPMS/IDPMS or Customs alerts, submit Bank Realisation Certificates (e-BRC) demonstrating foreign currency reconciliation.
4. Pay any applicable statutory late renewal fees on the portal.
5. System automatically pushes active status to ICEGATE customs within 24 hours.