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What does Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) mean in logistics?
Short answer
A customs trusted-trader accreditation based on the World Customs Organization SAFE Framework. Accredited entities with a strong compliance and security record receive faster, lighter customs treatment.
India’s AEO programme is administered by CBIC, with tiers for importers and exporters (AEO-T1, T2, T3) and separate accreditation for logistics operators (AEO-LO). Benefits include fewer examinations, direct port delivery eligibility and, at higher tiers, deferred duty payment. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- AEO
- Category
- EXIM & customs
- Related terms
- Direct port delivery (DPD), Customs broker, ICEGATE, Bill of entry
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