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• 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 legitimate trade Mutual Recognition Framework of Standards

To facilitate international trade Strengthen the partnership between customs and the business sector Improving customs’ operation Signing Mutual Recognition Agreements To secure the global supply chain

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.

Manufacturers

exporters

Carriers, warehouses and distributors

ports

International transport

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Carriers, warehouses and distributors

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Carriers, warehouses and distributors

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The supply chain includes all trade partners involved in the movement of a product or service from supplier to customer

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• Applying for the voluntary program

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• Financial and compliance review

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• Security questionnaire

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• On-site examination by a customs security officer

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• An AEO certificate is granted for one year

The above required stages must be fulfilled before approval

• Compliance with customs

requirements and tax laws

• Financial viability
• An adequate system for the

management of commercial records (ISO9001)

• Management security policy
• Security risk assessment
• Container and cargo security
• Physical security
• Access control
• IT security
• Employees recruitment

process

• Business partners
• Disaster Recovery Program

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• 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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