{"id":9621,"date":"2025-11-08T08:40:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T08:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/?p=9621"},"modified":"2026-02-18T18:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:30:47","slug":"iec-in-the-denied-entity-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/","title":{"rendered":"IEC in DEL List Compliance Consequence; Corrective Mechanism"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/calculator.png\" alt=\"calculator\" width=\"1136\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/calculator.png 624w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/calculator-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px\" \/><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" 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14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69daba6194551\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#IEC_in_the_Denied_Entity_List_DEL_Compliance_Consequences_and_Corrective_Mechanisms_under_Indias_Foreign_Trade_Policy\" title=\"IEC in the Denied Entity List (DEL): Compliance, Consequences, and Corrective Mechanisms under India\u2019s Foreign Trade Policy\">IEC in the Denied Entity List (DEL): Compliance, Consequences, and Corrective Mechanisms under India\u2019s Foreign Trade Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#TRADES_PROCEDURES%E2%80%94IEC_IN_THE_DENIED_ENTITY_LIST_DEL\" title=\"TRADE\u2019S PROCEDURES\u2014IEC IN THE DENIED ENTITY LIST (DEL)\">TRADE\u2019S PROCEDURES\u2014IEC IN THE DENIED ENTITY LIST (DEL)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#What_is_an_Importer_Exporter_Code\" title=\"What is an Importer Exporter Code ?\">What is an Importer Exporter Code ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#What_is_the_Denied_Entity_List\" title=\"What is the Denied Entity List?\">What is the Denied Entity List?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#Common_Reasons_for_Denied_Entity_List_Inclusion\" title=\"Common Reasons for Denied Entity List Inclusion\">Common Reasons for Denied Entity List Inclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#Procedures_for_Denied_Entity_List_Inclusion\" title=\"Procedures\u00a0for Denied Entity List Inclusion\">Procedures\u00a0for Denied Entity List Inclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#Consequences_of_Being_on_the_Denied_Entity_List\" title=\"Consequences of Being on the Denied Entity List\">Consequences of Being on the Denied Entity List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#Penal_Actions_by_DGFT\" title=\"Penal Actions by DGFT: \">Penal Actions by DGFT: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#Removal_from_the_Denied_Entity_List%E2%80%94Steps_for_Restoration\" title=\"Removal from the Denied Entity List\u2014Steps for Restoration:\">Removal from the Denied Entity List\u2014Steps for Restoration:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#Compliance_Management_Avoiding_Denied_Entity_List_Inclusion\" title=\"Compliance Management: Avoiding Denied Entity List Inclusion\">Compliance Management: Avoiding Denied Entity List Inclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#Good_Trade_Practices_under_Foreign_Trade_Policy_and_Customs_Laws\" title=\"Good Trade Practices under Foreign Trade Policy and Customs Laws\">Good Trade Practices under Foreign Trade Policy and Customs Laws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/iec-in-the-denied-entity-list\/#Way_Forward_and_Conclusion\" title=\"Way Forward and Conclusion\">Way Forward and Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IEC_in_the_Denied_Entity_List_DEL_Compliance_Consequences_and_Corrective_Mechanisms_under_Indias_Foreign_Trade_Policy\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>IEC in the Denied Entity List (DEL): Compliance, Consequences, and Corrective Mechanisms under India\u2019s Foreign Trade Policy<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The smooth functioning of India\u2019s international trade ecosystem depends on adherence to regulatory obligations under the Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Act, and Directorate General of Foreign. Under this blog, mention the Guidelines for maintaining the Denied Entities List (DEL) issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry.<\/p>\n<p>An Importer Exporter Code placed on the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s; Denied Entity List (DEL) indicates a suspension of trade privileges due to non-compliance under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), Customs Act, or allied laws. Common causes include non-fulfillment of export obligations, misuse of export incentives, non-submission of mandatory documents, or pending adjudications.<\/p>\n<p>The listing restricts access to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s Authorisations, may trigger shipment blocks, banking restrictions, and penalties, and can even result in Importer Exporter Code suspension or cancellation. This case exporter removal requires rectification of defaults, submission of evidence to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s regional authority, and successful verification. Proactive compliance, digital recordkeeping, and internal monitoring remain the most effective tools for avoiding DEL inclusion. Here\u2019s a concise summary of the key points:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TRADES_PROCEDURES%E2%80%94IEC_IN_THE_DENIED_ENTITY_LIST_DEL\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>TRADE\u2019S PROCEDURES\u2014IEC IN THE DENIED ENTITY LIST (DEL)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To enforce compliance, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s maintains a Denied Entity List, a database of Importer Exporter Code holders temporarily or permanently restricted from trade-related privileges due to violations or unfulfilled obligations.<\/li>\n<li>The Importer Exporter Code, a unique ten-digit registration number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s, is central to all export-import activities. Placement of an Importer Exporter Code in the DEL implies suspension of trade operations until compliance is restored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Importer_Exporter_Code\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>What is an Importer Exporter Code ?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 209px;\" width=\"1061\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Particular<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Issuing Authority<\/td>\n<td>Directorate General of Foreign Trade.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legal Basis<\/td>\n<td>Sections under the Foreign Trade (Development &amp; Regulation) Act, 1992 and Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules, 1993<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nature<\/td>\n<td>10 Digit lifetime registration number used for all import\/export transactions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purpose<\/td>\n<td>Enables tracking of trade activities, claiming of Foreign Trade Policy incentives, and ensuring regulatory oversight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mandatory Requirement<\/td>\n<td>No person can import or export without an importer-exporter code unless specifically exempt (e.g., for personal use or government departments)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Denied_Entity_List\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>What is the Denied Entity List?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Denied Entity List is maintained by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade to identify IEC holders barred from availing DGFT services, authorizations, or incentives due to regulatory defaults. Purpose of DEL is <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The DEL (formerly called \u201cBlack List\u201d) is maintained under <\/span>Rule 7 of the Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules, 1993<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It lists entities that can be denied licenses for export\/import under certain conditions.\u00a0<\/span>Denied Entity List Key Features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restricts access to new authorisations, licenses, or Foreign Trade Policy benefits until issues are resolved.<\/li>\n<li>Dynamic listing entities are added or removed based on compliance status.<\/li>\n<li>Functions as a temporary enforcement mechanism, not a permanent blacklisting.<\/li>\n<li>Key Conditions for Denial\n<ul>\n<li>Default in Export Obligation (EO) under export promotion schemes.<\/li>\n<li>Recommendations from external agencies (DRI, CBI, ED) for withholding licensing facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Fraud, forgery, or mis-declaration in obtaining licenses (Rule 7(1)(c)).<\/li>\n<li>Other violations under the Foreign Trade (Development &amp; Regulation) Act, 1992.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Reasons_for_Denied_Entity_List_Inclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Common Reasons for Denied Entity List Inclusion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Default in Export Obligations : Non-fulfillment under EPCG, Advance Authorisation, or DFIA schemes.<\/li>\n<li>Non-submission of Mandatory Documents : Failure to submit EODC, installation certificates, or periodic reports.<\/li>\n<li>Violation of FTP or Customs Laws : Misdeclaration, over-invoicing, or misuse of export incentives.<\/li>\n<li>Non-payment of Duties or Penalties : Outstanding dues under Customs or DGFT adjudications.<\/li>\n<li>Importer Exporter Code Non-updation or Linking Issues : Failure to update or link Importer Exporter Code annually with PAN, as per the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s Notification No. 58\/2015-20 (12.02.2021).<\/li>\n<li>Pending Investigations or Adjudications : Ongoing inquiries under DGFT, Customs, or DRI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedures_for_Denied_Entity_List_Inclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Procedures\u00a0<\/strong><strong>for Denied Entity List Inclusion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Demand Notice: Issued before placing a firm in DEL for EO default.<\/li>\n<li>Speaking Order: Required for denial, suspension, or cancellation of licenses.<\/li>\n<li>Right to be Heard: Entities must be given an opportunity before any adverse order.<\/li>\n<li>Suspension\/Cancellation: Governed by Section 9 of the Act and Rules 9 &amp; 10.<\/li>\n<li>DEL Management : DEL must include Firm details (name, address, and IEC number). Names and addresses of partners\/directors. Licensing benefits denied to both entities and individuals controlling them. A centralized computerized database is to be maintained; removal from DEL also requires a speaking order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Being_on_the_Denied_Entity_List\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Consequences of Being on the Denied Entity List<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 430px;\" width=\"1092\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>Area<\/td>\n<td width=\"794\">Impact<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>DGFT Services<\/td>\n<td width=\"794\">Suspension of new authorisations, scrips, or licenses (EPCG, Advance Authorisation, MEIS\/SEIS).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Customs Operations<\/td>\n<td width=\"794\">Import\/export shipments may be blocked or subjected to 100% examination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Banking (AD Code)<\/td>\n<td width=\"794\">Banks may flag Importer Exporter Codes, halt export incentives, or delay forex remittances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reputation<\/td>\n<td width=\"794\">Erosion of credibility among trade partners and buyers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legal Risk<\/td>\n<td width=\"794\">Exposure to penalties, prosecution, and possible Importer Exporter Code cancellation U\/s \u00a011(2) of the FT (D&amp;R) Act, 1992.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penal_Actions_by_DGFT\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Penal Actions by DGFT: <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>U\/s 11(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development &amp; Regulation) Act, 1992, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade or its Regional Authorities may initiate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Suspension or cancellation of Importer Exporter Code<\/li>\n<li>Fiscal penalty or recovery of duties\/interest<\/li>\n<li>Debarment from new authorisations<\/li>\n<li>Prosecution in cases of misrepresentation or fraud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: Due process applies the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s issues a Show Cause Notice before taking any penal action.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Removal_from_the_Denied_Entity_List%E2%80%94Steps_for_Restoration\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Removal from the Denied Entity List\u2014Steps for Restoration:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the Cause: Check the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s portal or communication for reasons of the listing.<\/li>\n<li>Rectify the Default: Fulfill export obligations, pay dues, submit EODC, or update IEC details.<\/li>\n<li>Submit Representation: File a formal request with supporting documents to the concerned DGFT Regional Authority.<\/li>\n<li>Verification &amp; Approval: DGFT examines and approves removal upon verification.<\/li>\n<li>Status Update: Once approved, the Importer Exporter Code status changes from \u201cDenied Entity\u201d to \u201cActive\u201d in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compliance_Management_Avoiding_Denied_Entity_List_Inclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Compliance Management: Avoiding Denied Entity List Inclusion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> FTP &amp; the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s Compliance<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Track export obligations and EODC submissions.<\/li>\n<li>File annual Importer Exporter Code updates and maintain records for at least 5 years (Rule 7, FTR Rules 1993).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> Customs Compliance<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure accurate classification, valuation, and declaration.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid over-invoicing and ensure timely payment of duties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> Financial Compliance<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Realise export proceeds within 9 months (as per RBI norms).<\/li>\n<li>Maintain valid linkage of IEC with AD Code and PAN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> Governance &amp; Controls<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Implement compliance audit trails and internal reviews.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt ERP-based monitoring of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Trade_Practices_under_Foreign_Trade_Policy_and_Customs_Laws\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Good Trade Practices under Foreign Trade Policy and Customs Laws<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 511px;\" width=\"1063\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>Area<\/td>\n<td>Recommended Practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Documentation<\/td>\n<td>Maintain shipping bills, BoE, invoices, BL\/AWB, and EODC records accurately.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Timely Reporting<\/td>\n<td>Meet due dates for EODC, returns, and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s T replies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transparency<\/td>\n<td>Declare correct product details and invoice values.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ethics<\/td>\n<td>Avoid fraudulent or inflated incentive claims.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Training<\/td>\n<td>Conduct periodic staff training on Foreign Trade Policy amendments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Digital Compliance<\/td>\n<td>Use DGFT and ICEGATE portals for e-filing and monitoring.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward_and_Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Way Forward and Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The DEL is not a punitive blacklist; it\u2019s a regulatory safeguard promoting accountability in trade. However, recurring defaults point to weak compliance systems within organisations. Way Forward:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DGFT is expected to integrate AI-based risk profiling and predictive analytics for early detection of non-compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Businesses should enhance digital compliance frameworks and inter-departmental coordination between the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Customs, GST, and RBI.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining an active importer\/exporter code status reflects both regulatory discipline and trade integrity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sustained compliance with foreign trade policy, Customs, and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade\u2019s requirements, supported by robust documentation, ethical conduct, and timely filings is essential for ensuring uninterrupted participation in India\u2019s international trade network.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foreign Trade (Development &amp; Regulation) Act, 1992<\/li>\n<li>Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules, 1993<\/li>\n<li>DGFT Handbook of Procedures, Vol. I, Paras 2.05 &amp; 2.58 (2023)<\/li>\n<li>DGFT Notification No. 58\/2015\u201320 (12.02.2021): Annual IEC Update Requirement<\/li>\n<li>CBIC Circulars on Export Obligation and EODC procedures<\/li>\n<li>RBI Master Direction on Export of Goods and Services (2023)<\/li>\n<li>DGFT Public and Trade Notices (2015\u20132025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IEC in the Denied Entity List (DEL): Compliance, Consequences, and Corrective Mechanisms under India\u2019s Foreign Trade Policy Introduction The smooth functioning of India\u2019s international trade ecosystem depends on adherence to regulatory obligations under the Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Act, and Directorate General of Foreign. 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