A voluntary program aimed to enhance the security of the international supply chain The program is based on the main building blocks of the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards AEOs will benefit the facilitation in Israel's foreign trade and in other countries with which Israel signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement AEOs include exporters, importers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, warehouses etc. Flow of Framework of Mutual legitimate Standards Recognition trade
To secure the global supply chain To facilitate international trade Strengthen the partnership between customs and the business sector Improving customs’ operation Signing Mutual Recognition Agreements
An Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is a business entity involved in the international movement of goods that was affirmed together with its business associates (trade partners) to comply with the program standards. Israel Customs offers benefits in the form of trade facilitation to certified AEOs.
The supply chain includes all trade partners involved in the movement of a product or service from supplier to customer International Carriers, brokers, Manufacturers importers Carriers, brokers, ports ports exporters transport warehouses warehouses Freight Freight Forwarder Forwarder and and distributors distributors brokers, Manufacturers Carriers, International Carriers, exporters brokers, ports ports importers transport Freight warehouses warehouses Freight Forwarder Forwarder and and distributors distributors
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• Applying for the voluntary program 1 • Financial and compliance review 2 • Security questionnaire 3 • On-site examination by a customs security officer 4 • An AEO certificate is granted for one year 5 The above required stages must be fulfilled before approval
Securit Se rity Custom toms Management security policy Compliance with customs requirements and tax laws Security risk assessment Financial viability Container and cargo security An adequate system for the Physical security management of commercial Access control records (ISO9001) IT security Employees recruitment process Business partners Disaster Recovery Program
Reduced amount of customs examinations If an examination is required, then a documentary examination is preferred A physical examination is performed by means of NII (Non Intrusive Inspection) Simplified procedures Direct and electronic delivery of documents from the supplier to the customs agent Priority is given to AEOs in emergencies Having a contact person at the Israel Customs Directorate Exemption from the submission of an “Importer Declaration” Early stage release (document examination before arrival of goods) “Fast Track” at the sea ports
Benefits in the form of facilitated customs procedures Classification of shipments as a “low risk” in terms of the supply chain Reduced amount of customs examinations
Commercial advantages - an AEO is a reliable partner International advantages – an AEO certified company could also profit simpler and faster customs procedures in other countries Efficiency profits – saves time and money Financial advantages and a faster logistic handling AEO as a brand
Customs can channel its resources to inspect consignments of companies that are not AEOs what makes enforcement more efficient Improving services to business community Ability to comply with international standards Strengthening Customs to Customs cooperation
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