The Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification is issued by Indian Customs to companies involved in global trade. It is part of the World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards designed to secure and streamline international commerce.
This program certifies businesses with a robust internal control structure, compliance history, and secure logistics operations, marking them as trusted traders. AEO status provides expedited customs processing, fewer inspections, and various trade facilitation advantages.