Verification of identity and compliance applies to new importers, exporters and customs brokers; Commissioner may extend selection to prior participants. These regulations create a Verification of Identity and Compliance regime for persons newly engaging in import or export activity, covering importers, exporters and customs brokers, with the Commissioner empowered to select prior participants for application; selected persons must be notified via the Common Portal or other means deemed appropriate, and the regulations exclude Central and State Governments and Public Sector Undertakings.