• POSCO International secured the highest Authorized Economic Operator rating, AAA, upgrading from AA.
• The upgrade increases exemptions from cargo inspections and document-submission screening to 100% from 70% for its roughly 40,000 annual customs clearances.
• Customs and logistics benefits also apply in 25 countries with mutual recognition agreements, including the US, Japan and China.

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