Review of entity based facilitation programmes viz. Accredited Client Programme (ACP) and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme - Revised Guidelines

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..... of entity based facilitation programmes viz. Accredited Client Programme (ACP) and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme - Revised Guidelines Attention of the importers, exporters, Customs Brokers and other member of the Trade and industry is invited to the Board's Circular No. 33/2016-Customs dated 22.07.2016 on the above mentioned subject issued in supercession of Board Circulars No.42/ .....

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..... small and medium scale entities - any entity handling 25 import or export documents annually can become part of this programme iv. provision of deferred payment of duties - delinking duty payment and Customs clearance v. mutual recognition agreements with other Customs Administrations vi. faster disbursal of drawback amount vii. fast tracking of refunds and adjudications viii. exten .....

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..... rd circular no. 33/2016-Customs dated 22.07.2016 subject to their adherence to the prescribed standards and guidelines issued in this regard. 5. The entities accorded the ACP status pursuant to Circular No. 42/2005 dated 24.11.2005 are being granted one time opportunity for transition to the AEO status in terms of this circular. They are required to submit their applications in terms of the Boar .....

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