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Under the AEO Status programme, a company involved in international trade must be compliant with supply chain security standards and granted AEO status & certain benefits.  The AEO Programme is in reference to the obligations made under Article 7.7 of WTO TFA. Though AEO Registration is not a mandatory scheme, it is a voluntary compliance programme. It ensures the development and rationalization of cargo security via. close cooperation with the entity associated with international trade including importers, exporters, custodians, logistics providers, warehouse operators or customs brokers. AEO-Eligibility Criteria for a company The company must have managed a minimum of 25 documents (Bills of Entry or Shipping Bills) in the previous Financial Year. The company should have experience in Customs work. The company must be a part of the international supply chain. The company must have had company activity in the last 3 Financial Years. Benefits of obtaining AEO Registration Self-decl

Import or manufacturing license is received after the model approval under Section 20. Importer and Manufacturer need to submit an application along with the required fee one month of importing from the Legal Metrology Department.   The license is granted by the state government where the goods will be imported. The next step is to obtain a license from the Legal Metrology department by every importer, manufacturer, or packer who pre-packs or imports any commodity for sale, distribution, or delivery in the Indian market.    For manufacturer license, submit an Application in  Form LM-1  attached with the mandatory documents before the Controller/Director within 90 days from the date on which pre-packing/importing commenced. Details required in the application: The name of the applicant;  The complete address of the premises The commodity name is pre-packed or imported by the applicant. In case of application to register as an importer, particulars of goods imported and the names