TMI BlogSpecial measures to facilitate MSME for AEO T1 & T2 accreditationX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... to make the above AEO certificates more available to MSMEs. 2. In line with the Prime Minister's Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to support MSMEs against the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, CBIC has examined the difficulties faced by MSMEs while applying for AEO accreditation. Accordingly, the Board has decided to relax the entire gamut of compliance and security requirements for MSMEs. The relaxation has been carried out to ensure that the MSMEs are facilitated through rationalized compliance requirements (MSME Annexure 1 2) and minimum but effective security requirements (MSME Annexure 3). 3. Accordingly, the Board has decided to facilitate MSMEs by further relaxing the current accreditation process and reducing the compliance burden for their AEO accreditation. The procedural modifications/relaxations for AEO accreditation of MSMEs are as under. i. The eligibility requirement of handling a minimum of 25 documents during the last financial year has been relaxed to 10 documents, subject to handling at least 5 documents in each half-year period of the preceding financial year (Ref.: Para 3.1.7 of the Master Circular). ii. The requirement for the a ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... rity Requirements). These annexures have been designed to fulfil the aspirations of simpler application procedure with reduced documentation requirement for AEO accreditation of MSMEs. 6. The Board Circular No. 33/2016- Customs dated 22/7/2016 as amended stands modified to the above extent. 7. Wide publicity may please be given to this Circular by way of issuance of Trade/Public Notice. 8. Difficulties faced, if any, in the implementation of this Circular may be brought to the notice of this office. Yours faithfully, (Manish Kumar) Joint Commissioner (DIC) Enclosure: As above. APPLICATION FORM FOR GRANT OF AEO T1 T2 STATUS (for MSMEs) Note:- This form shall apply only to an applicant who has a valid MSME certificate from the line Ministry. Further, the approved MSME must ensure their continuous MSME status during the validity of its AEO certification, if granted. In case of break or revocation of the MSME status, the same shall be communicated to the Pr. Commissioner, DIC within 30 days, failing which, the AEO status shall be revoked and the entity shall be considered non-compliant on account of wilful suppressi ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... f export and countries (in case of exporter): 8. No. of documents i.e. Bills of Entry or Shipping Bills filed during last financial year 9. Duration for which the entity has business activities preceding the date of application (in months): 10. Provide Process Map that should illustrate the flow of goods and provide sample copy of relevant record keeping documentation (related to- sales purchase orders, inventory management of warehouse and manufactured goods, shipping/transport document) to ascertain the complete trail and flow of goods. It should describe all the activities/ operations and role of the applicant and that of other business partners who are involved in the import-export supply chain in any manner. MSME Annexure - 2 (Legal, Managing Commercial Records. and Financial Solvency Compliance) The applicant is required to provide information in this prescribed format in terms of Para 3 (iv) of the Circular No. 54/2020 dated 15.12.2020. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ide in brief the procedure to ensure the protection of your computerized record system from unauthorized access 7. Provide procedures for backup, recovery, archiving, and retrieval of your business record: Please state for how long this data is achieved. 8. Provide the Net-worth along with the audited Audit Report of your company for last two financial years 9. Provide the Net Current Assets for your company for the last two financial years. If it is negative, bring out the reason for the same: 10. Provide details of any insolvency, bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings taken against your company in last two financial years. Please give a declaration in this regard duly signed by CFO or head of Finance department: Note: The applicant should enclose appropriate documentary evidence in support of the above claims. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... YES / NO REMARK 1. Whether, to the extent possible, all conveyances used for the transportation of cargo within the supply chain are (i) capable of being effectively secured. (ii) driven by drivers having proper identification and training 2 Whether the seven-point inspection process is carried out in respect of containers before stuffing of cargo therein. Also, whether potential places of concealment of illegal goods on conveyances are regularly inspected. (preferably under camera or verifiable record of the same is maintained) ? 3 Whether the transporters - (i) maintain training record with respect to drivers employed. (ii) maintain the conveyance integrity while it is en-route transporting cargo (by utilizing a tracking and monitoring device or activity log/records (iii) notify - any route delays / rerouting or any suspicious incident to the designated department of the applicant company as well as to maintain ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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