The AEO Programme seeks to secure the global supply chain in partnership with business entities that are fully legally compliant and provide with the Customs the confidence to validate their security features.
We provide Consultancy services for accreditation of AEO - T1, T2, T3 (Authorized Economic Operators) certificate issued by Indian Customs to the industry involved the international supply chain that undertakes Customs related activity e.g. Exporters, Importers, Customs House Agents, Custodians or Terminal Operators, Logistics Service Providers (Carriers / Forwarders) & Warehouse Operators related activities.
AEO Registration
AEO Scheme, adopted by several countries across the globe, is a World Customs Organization initiative towards Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade or SAFE Framework under the scheme, stakeholders approved by Customs as compliant with the supply chain security standards are given benefits such as simplified Customs procedures and reduced Customs intervention. AEO scheme has been implemented by the Directorate General of Inspection Customs & Central Excise (DGICCE), New Delhi with Additional Director General as the AEO Scheme manager and implementation of pilot proposals has commence from 15 September 2011.An Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program has been developed to enable businesses involved in the international trade.
AEO audit team will examine applicant’s record of compliance over past three years from Customs, Excise and Service tax law perspective as well as allied laws administered by the Department. Major violations in any other fiscal laws e.g. Corporate Tax will also be taken into consideration. However, technical or procedural errors with insignificant impact on revenue will not be the basis for disqualification of the application. Any economic operator such as importer, exporter, logistics provider and CHA can apply for authorization, if he is able to establish record of compliance in respect of customs and other legal provisions, is financially solvent and able to demonstrate satisfactory systems of managing commercial and transport records. Our comprehensive package of consultancy includes establishment of security management system, implementation & relevant trainings.
Reduced time and reduced cost is another benefit expected by Indian AEO programme. There will be increased safety & security standards which will benefit the industry. AEOs will be recognized as safe, secure and compliant business partners internationally.
AEO Certification will contribute to speedy movement and enhance our business. With this additional recognition we expect to increased volume of business as customer confidence in us is expected to increase.
In respect of AEO, Lisam Consultancy Services can help:
- Assist your business in preparing for AEO status;
- Assist you with undertaking the necessary reviews to identify how ready you are for AEO;
- Assist you in closing any identified gaps in your systems to ensure AEO criteria can be met;
- Assist you in preparing the necessary documentation to meet AEO standards;
- Assist with developing post implementation audit programmes to ensure that AEO is reviewed (it is akin to an ISO);
- Undertake post audit reviews on case basis.
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