What is Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)?

Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is a programme launched by World Customs Organization (WCO) to secure and facilitate Global trade under SAFE framework. The program aims to enhance international supply chain security and facilitate movement of legitimate goods. The Government of India is implementing this programme in order to enhance “Ease of Doing Business” of the country across various sectors.

AEO Programme offers a three tier certification for importers and exporters (i.e. AEO-T1, AEO-T2, and AEO-T3) whereas it offers a single tier certification (i.e. AEO-LO) for economic operators other than importers and exporters.

How will we help you obtain Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Certificate?

Right knowledge

We help you by giving you the right knowledge about the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) benefits and obligation attached with it

Documents and Certificates

We help in completing the procedural requirement and documentation that includes forms, declarations, certificates and submitting them before the concerned authorities

Robust follow up routine

We follow up with the concerned authoritiesdraft replies to all the queries / deficiencies raised to get the AEO Certificate in time with a minimal delay

Post certification support

We help you in post certification support compliance by keeping a track of export/import performance drafting replies to queries issued by the concerned authorities and tracking expiry/renewal

What are the benefits of obtaining authorised economic operator (aeo) certificate?

Robust Accounting System

The applicant should have maintained an accounting system consistent with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).

Premises Security

The building of the applicant must be secure against unlawful entry. Entry for only authorized persons, vehicles and goods must be permitted inside the building of the applicant. In order to keep proper access and safety, the number of entry gates should be minimized

Clean Record

The applicant should not have received any show cause notice during the last 3 financial years involving fraud, forgery, outright smuggling, and clandestine removal of goods or cases where tax has been collected from the customer but not deposited with the government.

Established in India

The applicant must be established in India

Accountability

Applicant should have business activities for at least three financial years preceding the date of application.

Financial solvency

The applicant should be financially solvent during the last three financial years preceding the date of application.

Business Partner Security

The applicant should have appropriate internal controls and measures to ensure the safety and security of his business and the supply chain.

Procedural Security

The applicant should have the satisfactory procedure for verifying the accuracy of Customs documents.

Who are eligible for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Certificate?

AEO-T1, AEO-T2, AEO-T3

CERTIFICATION

Importers

Exporters

AEO-LO

CERTIFICATION

Warehouse Operators

Terminal Operators

Customs Brokers

Logistics Providers

benefits of AEO-t1, AEO-t2, and AEO-T3 Programme certification

BENEFITS OF

AEO-T1 Certification

  • High level of facilitation
  • Direct Port Delivery import/export container
  • ID cards to authorized personnel for hassle free entry to Custom Houses, CFSs and ICDs.
  • Separate space earmarked in Custodian’s premises
  • <b>50% Reduction on Bank Guarantee</b>
  • Investigations, if any, would be completed, in six to nine months
  • Dispute resolution within six months
  • E-mail regarding arrival/ departure of the vessel carrying their consignments
  • 24/7 clearances on request at all sea ports and airports
  • Seal verification/scrutiny of documents by Custom officers would be waived
  • BEs/SBs will be processed on priority
  • Faster completion of Special Valuation Branch (‘SVB’)
  • Shorter cargo release time
  • Client Relationship Manager”(CRM at the level of Deputy / Assistant Commissioner available at port who will act voice of AEO holder
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BENEFITS OF

AEO-T2 Certification

  • High level of facilitation
  • Direct Port Delivery import/export container
  • ID cards to authorized personnel for hassle free entry to Custom Houses, CFSs and ICDs.
  • Separate space earmarked in Custodian’s premises
  • <b>75% Reduction on Bank Guarantee</b>
  • Investigations, if any, would be completed, in six to nine months
  • Dispute resolution within six months
  • E-mail regarding arrival/ departure of the vessel carrying their consignments
  • 24/7 clearances on request at all sea ports and airports
  • Seal verification/scrutiny of documents by Custom officers would be waived
  • BEs/SBs will be processed on priority
  • Faster completion of Special Valuation Branch (‘SVB’)
  • Shorter cargo release time
  • Client Relationship Manager”(CRM at the level of Deputy / Assistant Commissioner available at port who will act voice of AEO holder
  • Deferred payment of Duty
  • Paperless declarations with no supporting documents in physical form
  • <b>Expedited refund of IGST within 45 days</b>
  • Expedited refund of IGST within 45 days
  • Access to their consolidated import/export data
  • No Merchant Overtime Fee (MOT)
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BENEFITS OF

AEO-T3 Certification

  • High level of facilitation
  • Direct Port Delivery import/export container
  • ID cards to authorized personnel for hassle free entry to Custom Houses, CFSs and ICDs.Separate space earmarked in Custodian’s premises
  • Separate space earmarked in Custodian’s premises
  • <b>100% Reduction on Bank Guarantee</b>
  • Investigations, if any, would be completed, in six to nine months
  • Dispute resolution within six months
  • E-mail regarding arrival/ departure of the vessel carrying their consignments
  • 24/7 clearances on request at all sea ports and airports
  • Seal verification/scrutiny of documents by Custom officers would be waived
  • BEs/SBs will be processed on priority
  • Faster completion of Special Valuation Branch (‘SVB’)
  • Shorter cargo release time
  • Client Relationship Manager”(CRM at the level of Deputy / Assistant Commissioner available at port who will act voice of AEO holderShorter cargo release time
  • Deferred payment of Duty
  • Paperless declarations with no supporting documents in physical formDeferred payment of Duty
  • <b>Expedited refund of IGST within 30 days</b>
  • Facility to paste MRP stickers
  • Access to their consolidated import/export data
  • No Merchant Overtime Fee (MOT)
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benefits of AEO-LO Certification

AEO-LO BENEFITS for

WAREHOUSE OPERATORS

  • Faster approval for new warehouses within 7 days of submission of complete documents
  • Waiver of antecedent verification envisaged for grant of license for warehouse under circular 26/2016
  • Waiver of solvency certificate requirement under circular 24/2016
  • Waiver of security for obtaining extension in warehousing period under circular 21/2016
  • Waiver of security required for warehousing of sensitive goods under circular 21/2016
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AEO-LO BENEFITS for

WAREHOUSE OPERATORS

  • Waiver of bank Guarantee under Handling of cargo in Customs Area Regulations 2009.
  • Extension of approval for custodians under regulation 10(2) of the 'Handling of cargo in Customs Area Regulation 2009 'for period of 10 years.
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AEO-LO BENEFITS for

WAREHOUSE OPERATORS

  • Waiver of Bank Guarantee to be furnished under regulation 8 of the CBLR, 2013
  • Extended validity (till validity of AEO status) of licenses granted under regulation 9 of the CBLR 2013. System Manager to incorporate date of validity of AEO from time to time in the System Directory
  • Waiver from fee for renewal of license under sub regulation (2) of regulation 11 of CBLR,2013
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AEO-LO BENEFITS for

WAREHOUSE OPERATORS

  • Waiver of bank Guarantee in case of trans-shipment of goods under Goods imported (Condition of Trans-shipment) Regulations, 1995
  • Facility of Execution of running bond
  • Exemption from permission on case to case basis in case of transit of goods. In case of international transshipped cargo (Foreign to Foreign), for the pre-sorted containers wherein Cargo does not require segregation, ramp to ramp or tail to tail transfer of cargo can be effected without Customs escorts
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