Types of AEO

There are two types of AEO Certifications

AEO Simplified

AEO Simplified authorisation is issued to an economic operator who fulfils the criteria of customs compliance (with a compliance score of > 5, but < 10 on the NCS trader segmentation rating), appropriate record keeping standards, financial solvency and practical standards of competence / professional qualifications.

BENEFITS OF AEO SIMPLIFIED

• NICIS clearance on the blue lane
• Customs control after clearance at their premises
• Renewal of AEO certificates after 3 years
• Access to dedicated Customs personnel
• Expedited PAAR registration (Average 36 hours, AEO + 3 hours at most)
• Priority use of non-intrusive inspection if cargo is selected for random check
• AEO branding to improve competitive advantage
• Dedicated exit lanes from port premises
• Prioritized acknowledgement of gate pass or exit pass (Not allowed to queue)
• Use of barge & rail operations to expedite cargo release through specified routes
• Dedicated parking spaces in Customs premises
• Dedicated FOU escorts
• Cargo tracking

AEO – Security

An AEO Security authorisation is issued to an economic operator who fulfils the criteria of customs compliance (with a compliance score of < 5 on the NCS trader segmentation rating), appropriate record keeping standards, financial solvency and maintains appropriate security and safety standards.

The holder of an AEO Security is recognised as an economic operator who has taken appropriate measures to secure their business and is thus a reliable actor in the international supply chain both from the customs perspective and from the perspective of their business partners.

BENEFITS OF AEO SECURITY

• Renewal of AEO certificate after 5 years
• AEO branding
• NICIS clearance on the green lane
• Prioritized acknowledgement of gate pass or exit pass (Not allowed to queue)
• Priority use of non-intrusive inspection if cargo is selected for random check
• Access to dedicated Customs personnel
• Priority processing during periods of elevated threats
• Dedicated exit lanes from port premises
• Dedicated parking space in Customs premises
• Use of barge & rail operations to expedite cargo release through specified routes
• No FOU escorts
• Cargo tracking