Mutual Recognition - CBEC's Customs Manual 2023 - Customs

19. Mutual Recognition 19.1 As part of Indian Customs efforts to enhance global supply chain security and facilitate the movement of legitimate goods, Indian Customs endeavours to sign Mutual Recognition Arrangements or Agreements (MRA) with its major trading partners. 19.2 Through MRAs, Indian Customs and its partner Customs administrations mutually recognize the security requirements, validation process and accredited entities of each other s supply chain security programmes. 19.3 Under an MRA, the participating Customs administration recognizes certified companies (commonly known as Authorised Economic Operators, in short, AEOs) under each other s supply chain security programme as secure entities. Goods imported from such companies can thus enjoy a higher level of facilitation at clearance domestically and overseas.