Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)

AEO - Authorized Economic Operator

1. Introduction of AEO

  • An Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is commercial entity involved in the international movement of goods that requires compliance with the provisions of national customs law.
  • And it is approved by the national administration in accordance with the World Customs Organization (WCO) and a similar supply chain

2. AEO Programme​

  • The AEO programme allows the department of customs to identify secure business entities and authorize them to provide them with a higher level of security levels.
  • This allocation approach allows customs resources to focus on smaller or non-compliant or high-risk activities to manage.
  • The goal of the AEO programme is to stabilize the global supply chain by honoring responsible operators and encouraging goods practices at all levels of the global supply chain.
  • The customs department shares its responsibilities with the businesses, while at the same time rewarding them with a number of additional benefits.

3. Why It Is Important​

  • As the movement of cargo passing through ports around the world increases and local buyers are constrained by available resources, trusted brands will become increasingly important in targeting cargo.
  • If you don’t have an AEO or equivalent, you may be subject to custom inspection rates.

4. Benefits of AEO​

  • AEO status provides faster access to certain simplified procedure for customs, and you can transport your shipments faster with safe and secure methods.
  • This can reduce the risk of theft or damage to the vehicle, and show your customers, clients and partners that you care about communication and security.
  • This certification process allows you to assess and manage your security procedures and processes, allowing you to assess risk areas, improvements and opportunities to secure and optimize your security procedures.
  • In business relations, having an AEO license facilitates trade with countries which are parties to international agreements that recognize the status of the trusted AEO operators.
  • The simplified procedure for new providers or service providers is a reference to the AEO status.
    Accredited companies do not want to include non-AEO companies in their supply chain, as this could jeopardize their AEO status or simply create additional legal cost.
  • The Green Flow: Goods from authorized companies with AEO license.
  • The Yellow Flow: Goods from secure logistics chains.
  • The Blue Flow: The stream of goods from unknown companies to the customs office.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)

Economic operators in the customs territory of the union are part of the international supply chain and are involved in customs-related activities.

It offers up to the highest standards for safety and security.

It offers up to the highest standards for safety and security.

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6. Conclusion​

The AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) facilitates fair trade, increases security in the supply chain and protects the economic interests of the EU, but also the management, regulatory framework and enforcement, including benefits of AEO, need to be changed and improved.

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