Date: January 1, 2025
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) continues to advance its mission of simplifying trade processes and enhancing transparency. In a significant step toward trade facilitation, CBIC has announced the roll-out of Automated Out of Charge (Auto-OOC) of shipments for clients categorized under Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) T2 and T3. This initiative aims to boost trade efficiency, improve compliance, and reduce administrative burdens for businesses on Importers, Custom House Brokers and Indian Customs.
Key Highlights of the Auto-OOC Rollout:
Who Benefits?
In the first phase, the Auto-OOC process applies to Bill of Entries (BEs) of AEO T2 and T3 clients that meet the following criteria:
- The BE is not selected for examination or scanning and does not require a PGA (Participating Government Agency) No Objection Certificate (NoC).
- The assessment is complete.
- BE authentication, including OTP-based duty deferment, is successfully finalized.
Risk-Based Automation with Override Options
Eligible BEs will receive Auto-OOC clearance based on risk evaluation. However, customs officers retain the authority to place a "HOLD" on a BE if intelligence or risk factors necessitate manual intervention. This ensures that the system maintains flexibility while accelerating routine clearances.
Implementation Timeline
The Auto-OOC facility will be operational from January 1, 2025. This measure marks another milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to facilitate legitimate trade and reduce dwell time for cargo clearance.
Future Updates
A detailed advisory will soon be issued by the Directorate General of Systems to provide comprehensive guidance on this initiative.
Call to Action for Stakeholders
All customs offices have been instructed to issue appropriate Trade Notices or Public Notices to inform stakeholders about the new Auto-OOC system. Businesses and trade participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the changes to leverage the benefits of expedited clearances.
CBIC’s commitment to trade facilitation continues to drive meaningful improvements in the customs landscape, making international logistics more seamless for businesses across India.
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