Authorized Economic Operator programme: tiered certification for importers/exporters with digitized primary tier processing and streamlined MSME accreditation.

A three tier Authorized Economic Operator programme provides progressive certification for importers and exporters: an entry tier granted on documentary compliance with digitized online application and issuance; an intermediate tier requiring documentary compliance plus physical on site verification by the AEO Programme Team; and an advanced tier conditioned on sustained intermediate status or equivalent AEO status among business partners. MSME specific annexures simplify documentation and security requirements to facilitate broader accreditation and supply chain security.

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