1. The EU AEO Programme in a global environment European Regional Forum “Partnership: Customs and Business”   May 2015, Astana, Kazakhstan

2. Overview Background & key facts Statistics Recent developments
Reinforced cooperation with other authorities
Mutual Recognition of AEO Programmes

3. I. Background & key facts (1)
June 2005: Adoption of the WCO Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (the SAFE Framework)
2005 – 2009: Security amendments to the Community Customs Code (CCC) and its Implementing Provisions (CCIP)  AEO programme
1 January 2008: AEO programme fully operational EU wide

4. I. Background & key facts (2)
AEO status recognized in all 28 EU Member States
Open to all supply chain actors
3 different types of AEOs: AEOC  Customs Simplifications AEOS  Security and Safety AEOF  Full (AEOC + AEOS)
Unlimited validity, but robust monitoring

5. I. Background & key facts (3)
Uniform implementation of the programme through a harmonised approach
Directly applicable legislation
EU AEO Guidelines + Annexes
AEO Network meeting
AEO Helpdesk
EU Economic Operators System (EOS database)
AEO E-learning tool

6. I. Background & key facts (4)
AEO Criteria
an appropriate record of compliance with customs requirements;
a satisfactory system of managing commercial and, where appropriate, transport records;
proven financial solvency; and
appropriate security and safety standards

7. I. Background & key facts (5)
Benefits
Easier admittance to customs simplifications
Fewer physical and document based controls
More favourable treatment
Notification of controls
Priority of carrying out the controls
Choice of place for controls
Reduced data set for summary declaration

8. I. Background & key facts (6)
Indirect Benefits
Improved planning, reduced costs and time delays
Reduced theft and losses
Improved relations with customs
Improved relations and acknowledgement by other
Recognition as a safe and secure business partner
Recognition of the status in international agreement (MRAs)
Recognition of the status in the implementation of measures defined by other policies in non customs legislation .

9. AEO applications in the EU
II. Statistics (1)
AEO applications in the EU

10. Issued AEO certificates in the EU (31.12.2014)

11. AEO Certificates' revocation (2008 – 2014)

12. III. Recent Developments (1)
EU AEO programme has been fully operational for more than 7 years.
Solid programme that had become an important instrument for supply chain security and trade facilitation.
Recognised by both international trade and customs authorities.
Some changes with Union Customs Code (UCC) and its implementing provisions

13. III. Recent Developments (2)
Technical changes:
In the future, the AEO status shall consist of two types of authorisations: AEOS and AEOC However, both types may be held at the same time
These authorisations will still result in three types of certificates (AEOC, AEOF, AEOS) with the AEOF combining both types of them

14. III. Recent Developments (3)
II. Substantial changes:
New criterion on ‘practical standards of competence or professional qualifications directly related to the activity carried out” (required for AEOC)
Enhancement/better clarification of certain AEO criteria (Financial solvency, Security and safety)
Enhancement of certain provisions related to the procedural aspects of the AEO process
Closer and clearer link between the AEO status and other customs simplifications

15. IV. Reinforced cooperation with other authorities and policies (1)
Cooperation with other competent authorities and alignment of programmes
to ensure global supply chain security
to avoid duplication of efforts and costs for authorities and economic operators

16. IV. Reinforced cooperation with other authorities and policies (2)
"The SAFE Framework also encourages the establishment of co-operative arrangements between Customs and other government agencies. There should be recognition of other already existing international standards."
Cooperation and exchange of information and best practices among WCO members at international level is crucial

17. IV. Reinforced cooperation with other authorities and policies (3)
Aviation sector – AEO/RA/KC/AC
Maritime sector – AEO/ISPS
Product safety
Agricultural products
Dual use goods – export control

18. V. Mutual Recognition of AEO Programmes (1)
Mutual recognition of trade partnership programmes
Key element to strengthen end to end security of international supply chains
Trade facilitation for legitimate and secure operators through granting substantial, equal and reciprocal benefits to AEOs in partner countries under compatible programmes.

19. V. Mutual Recognition of AEO Programmes (2)
The EU experience
EU current mutual recognitions:
Switzerland – 1 July 2009
Norway - 1 July 2009
Andorra – 27 January 2011
Japan –24 May 2011
United States of America – 4 May 2012
People's Republic of China – 16 May 2014
Negotiations
Canada

20. !!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION !!!
Sandra Möller European Commission Taxation and Customs Union DG (TAXUD) Unit B 2 - Risk Management & Security Brussels / Belgium Tel

21. Legal basis for the EU AEO Programme
Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 648/2005
Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L p. 1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1875/2006
security/aeo/index_en.htm