Tier Hub Compare

Choose the right AEO tier

A clean comparison grid and “who should choose what” guidance to reduce ambiguity and speed up onboarding.

Tip: Use the “Who should choose what” section to shortlist tier(s), then open the tier detail page for documents & timeline.

Quick links

Tier detail pages

Tiers

Readiness self-check

Shortlist tier + get a checklist

Placeholder action. Connect to your actual readiness tool/module.

Comparison

Tier comparison grid

A modern “at-a-glance” view. Replace placeholder checks with official tier-wise benefits and eligibility summaries.

Feature / Guidance	AEO T1	AEO T2	AEO T3	AEO LO
Who it fits (typical)	Entry tier applicants	Mature controls	Advanced assurance	Logistics operators
Facilitation level	Baseline	Enhanced	Advanced	Supply chain
Reduced routine interventions (risk-based)
Security & internal control maturity	Good	Stronger	Highest	Operations-focused
Typical timeline (indicative)	X–Y weeks	X–Y weeks	X–Y weeks	X–Y weeks
Documents / checklist	View	View	View	View

Note: This grid is intentionally “clean”. Replace placeholders with officially approved statements and tier-wise applicability.

Guidance

A clear, non-technical mapping from business reality to tier choice. Keep the text short and action-oriented.

AEO T1

Best for first-time applicants with baseline controls.

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AEO T2

For entities with stronger controls seeking enhanced facilitation.

Open details

AEO T3

For advanced maturity and high assurance posture.

Open details

AEO LO

For logistics operators across the supply chain.

Open details

Still unsure?

Use the readiness self-check to shortlist tier and download a tailored checklist.