Review of entity based facilitation ' programmes viz. Accredited Client Programme (ACP) and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme - Revised Guidelines.

fr IN Hiner saat, HOTT FTE, HAS, Tartil- 370 421 . CUSTOM HOUSE, MUNDRA PORT, KUTCH, GUJARAT- 370 421. Wey“a OFFICE OF THEPHONE PRINCIPAL: 02838-271029 COMMISSIONERFAX: 271162 OF CUSTOMS: Public Notice No. 05/ 2016-17 Subject: Review of entity based fcilitation ‘ programmes viz. Accredited Cliené Pr sprawame (ACP) and Authorized Economic Operator (AF O) programme - Revised Guidelines. Attention of all the trade and industries is invited to the CBEC Circular no. 33/2016 dated 22.07.2016 regarding Review of entity based facilitation programmes viz. Accredited Client Programmié (ACP) and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme.

9 The Board has decided to merge the iwe facilitation schemes namely ACP and AEO into a combined three-tier ALO prepranime, and also enhance the scope of these programmes so as to provide finther benefits to the entities who have demonstrated strong internal conivdl sy:iein and willingness to comply with the laws administered by the Central Board of Lxcise and Customs. The prominent features of the new programme are: ;

• i, Inclusion of Direct Port Delivery of imports to ensure just-in-time inventory management by. manufacturers - clearance from wharf to warehouse 7

• ii. Inclusion of Direct Port Entry for factory stuffed containers meant for export by AEOs :

• iii. Special focus on small and medium scale entities - any entity handling 25 import or export documents annually can become part of[this][programme]

• iv. Provision of Deferred Payment of duties —.delinking duty payment and Customs clearance.

ties - any entity handling 25 import or export documents annually can become part of[this][programme]

• iv. Provision of Deferred Payment of duties —.delinking duty payment and Customs clearance.

• v. Mutual Recognition Agreements with other Customs Administrations

• vi. Faster disbursal of drawback amount

• vii. Fast tracking of refunds and adjudications

• viii. Extension of facilitation to exporis in addition to imports ix. Self-certified copies of FTA / PTA origin related or any other certificates required for clearance would be accepted ¢

• x. Request based on-site inspection /exemination

• xi. Paperless declarations with no supporting documents

• xii. Recognition by Partner Government Agencies and other Stakeholders as part of this programme -

3. The revised AEO Programme as per Circular no. 33/2016 dated 22.07.2016 is appended to this Public Notice. . . ‘f Contd....2/

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: tHe H t. Board Circulars No. 42/2005 dated 24.1 °.2005 as amended regarding the ACP scheme and Circular No. 28/2012-Cusroms dated 16.11.2012 regarding AEO programme stand superseded with tssue os ir ular no 33/2016 dated 22.07.2016. 5. All the entities already certified under 4.0 ropramme pursuant to Circular No 37/2011-Cus. dated 23.08.2011 and Cirenlar No. 28/2012-Customs dated 16.11.2012 would now be accorded the status of AEO-T2 or AEO-LO, as the case may be, and shall be entitled to benefits as per circular no. 33/2016 dated 22.07.2016 subject to their adherence to prescribed standards and guidelines issued in this regard. : 6. The entities already accorded the ACP status pursuant to Circular No. 42/2005 dated 24.11.2005 as amended are being granted one time opportunity for transition io the AEO status in terms of this circular. They are required to submit their applications in terms of this circular within 90 days. In the meantime, they are being provisionally granted the status of APG Ti tif a decision is taken on their application. 7. Difficulties, if any, may be brought to ihe vwotice of the Board to the notice of undersigned immediately. . Encl:- As above. | (oft egt aire ter) (P. V. R. REDDY) Tet sated’ /Principal Commissioner, F. No. Vili/48-05/PN/AG/CHM/2016-17 Date: 01" August, 2016

• Copy to: oe ” 1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Gujarat Zone, Ahmedabad. 2. The Commissioner of Customs Kandla, Custom House Kandla. 3. The Additional Commissioners/ Joint Commissioner, Custom House, Mundra.

1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Gujarat Zone, Ahmedabad. 2. The Commissioner of Customs Kandla, Custom House Kandla. 3. The Additional Commissioners/ Joint Commissioner, Custom House, Mundra.

• 4. All Deputy/Assistant Commissioners, Custom House Mundra. 5. The Customs Brokers Associations, Mundra and Kandla 6. The Shipping Agents Association, Mundra and Kandla. 7. The Container Freight Station Agsociation, Mundra and Kandla. 8. M/s MICT, Terminal, Mundra. 9. M/s Adani Port & Special Economic Zone Ltd., Mundra. 10. Notice Board. , 11. Guard File.