Guidelines for AEO Status: Submit Online Applications, Compliance Documents, and Safety Plans per Section 4 of Circular 33/2016.
Applicants seeking Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status must adhere to guidelines outlined in several Customs Circulars, including Circular No. 33/2016 and its amendments. Required submissions include an application, safety and security plans, process and site maps, self-assessment forms, and compliance documents covering legal, financial, and security aspects. Applications are to be submitted to the jurisdictional Customs Chief Commissioner or the AEO Programme Manager in New Delhi. Since April 2019, AEO-T1 applications must be filed online. The procedure for issuing AEO certificates is detailed in Section 4 of Circular No. 33/2016-Customs.