The AEO program offers significant benefits to accredited businesses, ensuring smoother and faster customs procedures. Depending on the AEO tier, businesses can access varying levels of facilitation:
General Benefits for AEO Members
Benefit |
Tier-1 |
Tier-2 |
Tier-3 |
Use of AEO logo |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Pre-arrival declaration and processing |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Reduced selection for physical examination |
50% |
75% |
90% |
Automatic assessment and clearance through ASYCUDA World (Green Lane via Blue Channel) |
At least 20% |
At least 30% |
At least 50% |
Minimum documentary requirements |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Provisional assessment & storage at own premises (if pending certificate) |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
On-chassis delivery to own premises and direct export from port |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Expedited clearance |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Priority in scanning & physical examination |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Direct delivery from port |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Priority in advance ruling & classification decisions |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Special ID card for Customs station access |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Privilege in Bank Guarantee (BG) with Paper Guarantee (PG) |
75% BG, 25% PG |
50% BG, 50% PG |
100% PG |
Expedited investigation (if any) |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Faster refund processing |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
No regular Post Clearance Audit (PCA), only an annual system-based PCA |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Access to AEO-specialized Customs unit services |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Extracting import-export records (MIS report) via Customs system |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
Self-clearance without Clearing & Forwarding (C&F) agents |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
Deferred payment of duties & taxes |
N/A |
7 days |
14 days |
Physical examination at importer/exporter premises |
N/A |
N/A |
✅ |
Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) privileges in other countries |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
Benefits for Logistics Operators
Logistics operators participating in the AEO program receive the following exclusive benefits: