An AEO is an organisation that has satisfied the Customs authorities it meets the stringent criteria related to any of its operational functions that involve customs procedures and processes.
HMRC state AEO is an internationally recognised quality mark which indicates that an organisations role in the international supply chain is secure and that their controls and procedures are efficient and compliant.
There are three types of certification:
CUSTOMS SIMPLIFICATIONS - AEOC;
SECURITY AND SAFETY - AEOS;
CUSTOMES SIMPLIFICATIONS / SECURITY AND SAFETY - AEOF.
With the implementation of the UCC from 1st May 2016 this means that whilst AEO status will not be compulsory any company or organisation involved in the global movement of goods that has not achieved accreditation may be disadvantaged.
Identifiable benefits:
GUARANTEE REDUCTIONS OR WAIVERS
If you operate a relief which requires a guarantee obtaining AEO status will mitigate the requirement to provide a guarantee.
Intangible benefits:
SECURITY AND SAFETY:
LOWER RISK SCORE USED TO DETERMINE FREQUENCY OF PHYSICAL AND DOCUMENTARY CHECKS AT BORDERS;
FAST TRACK THROUGH CUSTOMS CONTROLS WITH PRIORITY STATUS;
REDUCTION IN DATA ELEMENTS IN PRE-ARRIVAL / PRE-DEPARTURE DECLARATIONS;
RECOGNISED STATUS;
INDUSTRY 'KITE MARK' AND MARKETING TOOL;
INCLUSION IN RECIPROCAL / MUTUAL RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS SUCH AS CT-PAT.
CUSTOMS SIMPLIFICATION:
QUICKER ACCESS TO SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES;
ACCREDITATION ACROSS MEMBER STATES;
ACCESS TO PAN-EU AUTHORISATIONS AND PROCEDURED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
COMMERCIAL:
REDUCED INCIDENTS OF THEFT OR LOSS IN TRANSIT;
IMPROVED SECURITY;
IMPROVED CUSTOMER CONFIDENCE.
With our expertise in customs operations, internal process, controls and compliance we are the perfect partner to assist you to achieve the benefits of AEO status. Our consultants have more than twenty five years experience in their fields and can smooth the process of cross functional integration to achieve your AEO goals.
Our services are fully flexible and can be tailored to your specific needs and we can provide services suitable for companies of all sizes and complexities.