Implementation of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme guidelines

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..... 09.2011 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 113/2011 Sub: Implementation of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme guidelines- reg. In view of growing concern amongst Customs administrations about the threat posed through misuse of channels of import and export, there is a need to ensure security in global supply chain in international movement of goods. Keeping thi .....

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..... e AEO programme is that any economic operator such as importer, exporter, logistics provider, Customs House Agent can apply for authorization subject to the criteria that the applicant is: (i) able to establish a record of compliance in respect of Customs and other legal provisions. (ii) able to demonstrate satisfactory systems of managing commercial and, where appropriat .....

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..... envisages various benefits to different categories of economic operators such as importers, exporters, Customs House Agents, etc. The intention is to give AEO certified operators preferential treatment in terms of less Customs examination, relaxed procedural requirements etc. This is subject to the authorized operators maintaining security standards and compliance requirements as detailed in Annex .....

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..... eline Announcement of AEO programme 23.8.2011 Receipt of applications for pilots By 15.9.2011 Scrutiny of applications for pilots By 30.9.2011 Selection of 3 pilots and intimation thereof .....

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