Roll out of Automated Out of Charge for AEO T2 and T3 Clients - CBEC's Customs Manual 2025 - Customs

24. Roll out of Automated Out of Charge for AEO T2 and T3 Clients. 24.1 Sustained efforts by CBIC in simplifying trade procedures, enhancing transparency, and adopting best practices have enabled it to achieve steady improvements across various trade facilitation indicators. As part of a broader initiative to enhance trade efficiency, improve compliance, and reduce the administrative burden on businesses, CBIC has decided to roll out Automated Out of Charge in case of AEOs T2 and T3 where there is no requirement of CCR verification. 24.2 In the first phase, the Bes of AEO-T2 T3 clients, meeting the following criteria will be eligible for Auto-OOC on web based goods registration: a) Not selected for examination or scanning or for any PGA related NoC. b) Assessment is complete c) Authentication of BE by way of OTP is complete for duty deferment. 24.3 The Auto-OOC will be allowed on risk basis for the eligible BEs. However, in case of any intelligence, the option for HOLD is provided in Customs Systems to over-ride the Auto-OOC by the concerned officer of Customs. [Refer Circular No. 01/2025-Customs dated 01.01.2025]