Application for AEO status

What is the AEO Scheme?

AEO is an internationally recognised quality mark which has been developed alongside the Union Customs Code which indicates that a business operates within a secure supply chain and their internal controls and procedures are efficient and complaint.

Although the scheme is not mandatory businesses who currently trade under any duty suspension regime, for example, Ship-work End Use, IPR or Customs Warehousing, will benefit by applying for AEOC status

Criteria for applying:

  • Must have an appropriate record of compliance
  • Must be financially solvent
  • Must have robust systems in place to manage international trade and be able create a full audit trail.
  • Must have personnel with a practical experience of 3 years minimum, in Customs matters
  • Criteria expands to include compliance with Customs AND taxation activity within the business.

Benefits

  • Reductions or waiver of guarantee for potential debts
  • Simplified declaration procedures
  • Potential to waive the requirement to present goods to HMRC for UKCS goods
  • Kite-mark for business

Legislation

AEO is governed by European Community law. The basic law is set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 (the Customs Code) as amended by Regulation (EC) No 648/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 (the Implementing Provisions) as amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1875/2006.

We have assisted a number of our clients in achieving AEOC status, providing support to ensure they are in a position to prepare and submit an application that is acceptable to HMRC. 

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