India prepared for AEO supported by Globally Networked Customs
AT the invitation of Chairman S. Dutt Majumder of the Indian Central Board of Customs and Excise, WCO Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya visited New Delhi on 25-26 July 2011 to discuss progress within Indian Customs, including the launch of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program and its system preparedness.
Indian Customs has been in consultations with the private sector in preparation for the AEO program and a pilot project has been scheduled to launch later this year. This development follows the recent opening of a National Operation Centre established to support the information system and therefore enable better data and risk management. Additionally, "Indian Customs has stressed its commitment to promoting Globally Networked Customs (GNC) to facilitate AEO-related information among other Utility Block areas and this latest development ;will pave the way for Mutual Recognition of AEO with other countries, the ultimate benefit of the AEO program", said Secretary General Mikuriya.
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[Source: WCO Report]