Benefits of Accredited AEO


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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:

  • Use of AEO logo for credibility and recognition
  • Special ID card for enhanced Customs access
  • Priority in inquiries and investigations for faster resolutions
  • Expedited adjudication & dispute settlement
  • Remote classification & rule of origin advisory via email
  • Comprehensive guarantee for transit and transshipment consignments

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Last updated: 2025-02-19