AEO India — AEO T3 (Tier Detail)

Benefits

What you get at T3

AEO-T3 offers the highest level of facilitation, including minimal intervention, full Bank Guarantee exemption and the fastest refund timelines.

Highest Facilitation Level

The highest level of Customs facilitation is provided for import and export consignments.

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.

Minimal Container Scanning

Containers are not selected for scanning except on specific intelligence; any selected container receives top priority.

Complete Bank Guarantee Exemption

No Bank Guarantee is required, except where ordered for provisional release of seized goods.

Risk-Based PGA Interventions

Requirements of other Government agencies and departments are addressed through a risk-based facilitation approach.

On-Site Inspection on Request

Inspection or examination may be conducted at the AEO’s premises on request, where applicable.

Fastest Refunds and Rebates

Complete refund or rebate claims are targeted for disposal within 30 days.

Waiver of Seal and Document Scrutiny

For consignments not using DPD/DPE, seal verification and document scrutiny by Customs officers are waived, subject to risk parameters.

Deferred Duty Payment

Eligible AEO-T3 importers can avail the notified facility for deferred payment of Customs duty.

Priority Assessment and Examination

Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills selected for assessment or examination are processed on priority.

Faster SVB Proceedings

Special Valuation Branch proceedings for related-party imports receive time-bound and priority handling.

MRP Stickering at Own Premises

MRP labels may be affixed at the AEO’s own premises in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

Paperless Declarations

Declarations may be filed without submitting supporting documents in physical form, subject to system and legal requirements.

Dedicated Client Relationship Manager

A Deputy/Assistant Commissioner-level CRM acts as the single point of contact for procedural and operational issues.

International MRA Facilitation

AEOs can receive trade facilitation from partner Customs administrations under applicable Mutual Recognition Agreements or Arrangements.

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.

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; selection and frequency of on-site PCA are based on risk and demonstrated compliance.

24x7 Clearance without MOT Charges

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

Automated Out of Charge

Eligible for Automated Out of Charge, where there is no requirement of CCR verification.

Examination at the Bonded Warehouse

Eligible for examination of a certain category of goods in their customs bonded warehouse.