Authorized Economic Operators (“AEO”)

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Index

 All about AEO Programme

 Who can apply
 Types of certification
 Benefits to Importer/Exporter under AEO Programme
 Eligibility Criteria
 Role of ASC
 About ASC Group
 Locations

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All about AEO Programme

 The global trading system is vulnerable to terrorist exploitation while the international trade is an
essential element for economic development.

 Thus, in 2005, World Customs Organization (“WCO”) adopted SAFE Framework of Standards thereby
introducing AEO Programme.

 Its main objective is to secure and enhance international supply chain security and facilitate movement
of legitimate goods across international border.

 In 2011, Indian AEO Programme was introduced by Central Board of Excise & Customs.

 In 2012, Government came up with further rules and instructions in reference to AEO Programme.

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All about AEO Programme…

Internationally supported certificate

Customs Certified Secured & Reliable Trading Partner

Reduced Costs & Time

Preferential Customs Facilitation

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Who can apply

 Anyone involved in the international supply

chain that carries out custom related Warehouse Logistic
Service
activities can apply for AEO status Operators Providers
irrespective of the size of their business.

Importer
and Customs
 The list of persons is summarized with the Brokers
Exporter
help of pictorial representation.
Port
Operators, Custodians
authorised or
 Kindly note that the list is not exhaustive. couriers, Terminal
Stevedores, Operators
etc.

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Types of certification

 AEO Programme have three tiers certification for importers and exporters:

Particulars AEO-T1 AEO-T2 AEO-T3 / LO

Category

Importer   

Exporter   

Validity 3 Yrs 3 Yrs 5 Yrs

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Benefits to Importer and Exporter under AEO Programme
AEO-T1 AEO-T2 AEO-T3/ LO
Benefits
Certificate Certificate Certificate
High level of facilitation Yes Yes Yes
Direct Port Delivery import/export container Yes Yes Yes
ID cards to authorized personnel for hassle free entry to
Yes Yes Yes
Custom Houses, CFS and ICD
Separate space earmarked in Custodian’s premises Yes Yes Yes
Reduction on Bank Guarantee 50% reduction 75% reduction 100% reduction
Investigations, if any, would be completed, in six to nine
Yes Yes Yes
months
Dispute resolution within six months Yes Yes Yes
24/7 Clearance on request at all sea ports and airports- No
Yes Yes Yes
Merchant Overtime Fee

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Benefits to Importer and Exporter under AEO Programme…
AEO-T1 AEO-T2 AEO-T3 / LO
Benefits
Certificate Certificate Certificate

E-mail regarding arrival/ departure of the vessel carrying their

Yes Yes Yes
consignments

Scanning of containers - - No

Seal verification/scrutiny of documents by Custom officers would

- Yes Yes
be waived

Deferred payment of Duty - Yes Yes

BEs/SBs will be processed on priority - Yes Yes

Faster completion of Special Valuation Branch (‘SVB’) - Yes Yes

Self-sealing of export of goods without seeking permission - Yes Yes

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Benefits to Importer and Exporter under AEO Programme…
AEO-T1 AEO-T2 AEO-T3 / LO
Benefits
Certificate Certificate Certificate

Facility to paste MRP stickers in its own premises - Yes Yes

Access to their consolidated import/export data - Yes Yes

Paperless declarations with no supporting documents in physical

- Yes Yes
form.

Client Relationship Manager”(CRM at the level of Deputy /

Assistant Commissioner available at port who will act voice of AEO - Yes Yes
holder

Expedite refund of IGST - 45 Days 30 Days

Faster disbursal of drawback within 72 hrs of EGM submission - Yes Yes

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Eligibility Criteria
Must be established in India and must be a legal entity covering all activities
and locations of business

The importers/exporters should have filed 25 set of documents either

shipping bill or bills of entry during the last financial year.

Appropriate record of compliance of customs and other relevant laws

Proven financial solvency

Maintenance of approved security and safety standards

System of managing commercial and, where appropriate, transport records.

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Role of ASC

a) Continuous follow-
ups with the
department
a) Submitting of AEO b) Obtaining AEO
application certificate from the
b) Providing guidance department
Advising and assisting in relation to
clients in preparation of physical inspection
application as per AEO
rules

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Contact us
Delhi Office:
73, National Park, Lajpat Nagar IV,
Registered Office New Delhi -110024
Tel: +91-11-41729056/7,
+91-11-41601289

Noida:
C -100, Sector 2,
Corporate office Noida-201301
H Tel: +91-120-4729400
E
R Gurgaon: Mumbai: Bangalore:
605, Suncity Business Tower, Golf Office no. 605, B-Wing, Sagartech 0420, 2nd Floor, 20th Main,
E Branch Office Course Road, Sector 54, Gurgaon - Plaza, Andheri Kurla Road, Sakinaka, 6th Block, Koramangala,
122002 Andheri (E), Mumbai-400072 Bangalore – 560095
Tel: +91-124-4245110/116 Tel:+91-22-65515506 Tel: +91-80-42139271

Singapore:
International R/o - One Raffles Place, Tower 1, #27-
03, Singapore – 048616
Branch B/o – 11 Woodlands Close, #04-36H,
Woodlands 11, Singapore - 737853

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