General AEO Selection Criteria

Meeting these requirements ensures that companies are recognized as reliable and compliant partners, granting them benefits such as streamlined customs procedures, reduced inspections, and priority treatment in trade facilitation processes.

• Demonstrated Compliance with Customs Requirements (AEO-C & AEO-S).
• Satisfactory System for Management of Commercial Records. (AEO-C & AEO-S).
• Financial Viability (AEO-C & AEO-S).
• Consultation, Cooperation, and Communication (AEO-C & AEO-S).
• Education and Training on the Risks Associated with the Flow of Goods. and Articles in the International Trade Supply Chain (AEO-C & AEO-S).
• Secure Information Exchange, Access, and Confidentiality (AEO-C & AEO-S).
• Cargo Security (AEO-S only).
• Conveyance Security (AEO-S only).
• Premises Security (AEO-S only).
• Personnel Security (AEO-S only).
• Trading Partner Security (AEO-C & AEO-S).
• Crisis Management and Incident Recovery Plan (AEO-C & AEO-S).
• Demonstrated Monitoring and Evaluation processes (AEO-C & AEO-S).