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Authorized Economic Operators

In the Islamic Countries:

Enhancing Customs-Traders Partnership

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Figure 4.8. Eligibility Requirements

Source: Uganda Revenue Authority

4.3.3.1. Application

AEO program in Uganda is voluntary. The authorization process starts with the persons

interested in joining the AEO program express interest in writing to the head of Customs

Department (Figure 4.9). The request is forwarded to the head of Customs Audit Division to

manage the process. A response has to be given to the applicant within 7 days acknowledging

receipt of the applicant’s request.

The head of the AEO center, then, commences the preliminary consultation with the

employment of the head of Customs Audit Division. A team is assigned to be in charge of

providing information as well as guidance to the client on the AEO program.

The applicant should submit the following documents:

AEO self-assessment and application form

Internal structure of the organization, standard operating procedures, especially the

ones that cover Customs related operations

1

Parties

involved in

International

Supply chain

2

Appropriate

Compliance

history

3

Capacity to use

Customs

electronic

systems

4

Sufficient

financial

resources

5

Compliance

program