AEO India — AEO T1 (Tier Detail)

Benefits

What you get at T1

AEO-T1 offers high-level Customs facilitation, shorter cargo release time and a range of operational benefits for compliant importers and exporters.

Faster Customs Clearance

High-level facilitation for import and export consignments, helping reduce cargo release time.

Direct Port Delivery / Entry

Direct Port Delivery (DPD) for eligible import containers and Direct Port Entry (DPE) for eligible export containers, subject to trade volume.

Authorised Personnel ID Cards

ID cards for authorised personnel enable hassle-free entry to Custom Houses, CFSs and ICDs.

Dedicated Space at Terminals

Separate space may be earmarked at custodian premises wherever operationally feasible.

Reduced Bank Guarantee

Bank Guarantee requirement is reduced to 50% of the amount applicable to a non-AEO entity, subject to prescribed exceptions.

MSME Bank Guarantee Benefit

For eligible MSME AEO-T1 entities, the Bank Guarantee requirement is further reduced to 25% of the amount applicable to a non-AEO entity.

Time-Bound Investigations

Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax investigations are targeted for completion within six to nine months, as far as possible.

Faster Dispute Resolution

Adjudication of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax disputes is targeted for completion within six months, as far as possible.

Risk-Based Post-Clearance Audit

No routine transactional PCA; on-site PCA is undertaken on a risk basis, ordinarily not more than once in two years.

24x7 Clearance without MOT Charges

Clearance can be requested round the clock at sea ports and airports without payment of Merchant Overtime charges.