Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has announced the roll-out of the Automated Out of Charge (Auto-00C) for Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) T2 and T3 clients, effective from 1st January 2025. This initiative aims to simplify trade procedures, enhance efficiency, and reduce administrative burdens. AEO T2 and T3 clients meeting certain criteria, such as no examination, scanning, or PGA-related NoC, complete assessment, and OTP-based BE authentication for duty deferment, will be eligible for Auto-00C on web-based goods registration. The system will allow the Out of Charge to be granted on a risk basis, but officers can override it in case of intelligence or concerns. This move is expected to streamline customs clearance processes and reduce dwell time for businesses, benefiting genuine trade.
F. No. 450/78/2020-Cus. IV (Part)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
(Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs)
Circular No. 01/2025-Customs | Dated: 1st January, 2025
To
All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs/ Customs (Preventive) Customs and Central Tax
All Principal Commissioners/ Commissioners of Customs/ Customs (Preventive), All Principal Director Generals/ Director Generals under CBIC
Subject: Roll out of Automated Out of Charge for AEO T2 and T3 Clients – reg.
Madam/Sir,
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.
2. In the first phase, the BEs of AEO- T2 & T3 clients, meeting the following criteria will be eligible for Auto-00C 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
3. The Auto-00C 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-00C by the concerned officer of customs.
4. The facility to be rolled out from 1st January of 2025 and will be another significant measure for facilitating genuine trade and reduce overall dwell time. A detailed advisory will be issued by DG Systems.
5. This Circular may be given wide publicity by issuing suitable Trade Notice/Public Notice. All Stakeholders under your jurisdiction may be informed suitably of these changes. Any difficulty faced by stakeholders may be brought to notice of the Board.
Hindi version follows.
Yours faithfully,
(R.Ananth)
Director (Customs)
