Customs: The CBIC has issued circular to roll out Automated Out of Charge (OOC) for AEO-Tier 2 (T2) and Tier 3 (T3) clients to streamline customs clearance.(02.01.2025)

Customs:

The CBIC has issued circular to roll out Automated Out of Charge (OOC) for AEO-Tier 2 (T2) and Tier 3 (T3) clients to streamline customs clearance. Automated OOC will apply to Bills of Entry (BEs) that:

  1. Are not selected for examination/scanning or require any PGA NoC.
  2. Have completed assessment.
  3. Have completed OTP authentication for duty deferment.

However, Customs officers retain the ability to place manual holds based on specific intelligence.

[Circular No. 01/2025-Customs dated 01.01.2025]