DGFT mandates GSTIN declaration post GST implementation; PAN to replace 'Importer Exporter Code'

DGFT explains changes in Importer Exporter Code (IEC) with introduction of GST, requires importers / exporters to declare GSTIN at time of import and export of goods while PAN level aggregation of data would automatically happen in the system; Also acknowledging that registration is not compulsory for all importers / exporters under GST, DGFT decides to keep the identity of an entity uniform across the Ministries / Depts by using PAN for the purpose of IEC; Accordingly, IEC w...