The All India Importers and Exporters Association and Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Mumbai Customs Zone-II, will organise an outreach programme on the Authorised Economic Operator scheme and the Eligible Manufacturer Importer programme on Friday in Mumbai.The programme aims to enhance awareness on the benefits of AEO T1 Certification and the Eligible Manufacturer Importer scheme.Both are key initiatives of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs to promote trade facilitation, faster customs clearance, and ease of doing business.The programme will also provide a platform for direct interaction between the trade and Customs authorities on regulatory and compliance-related matters.Pankaj Vora, President, AIIEA said that the Association remains committed to creating greater awareness of government initiatives that enhance India’s global trade competitiveness and encourage wider participation by businesses in Customs facilitation programmes.Timothy Bochu, Vice President, AIIEA said the outreach programme would help bridge the information gap between industry and Customs, enabling businesses to better understand and leverage the benefits available under the AEO and EMI frameworks.Published on July 1, 2026