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Authorized Economic Operator Programs

In the Islamic Countries:

Enhancing Customs-Traders Partnership

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Contracts signed with third parties that handle Customs related operations

Audited financial reports for at least 2 years

Records relating to tracking of cargo

A schedule/catalogue of cargo imported

Information security systems and records and any other document that has been

mentioned in the self-assessment form depending on the nature of business and the

category of AEO applied for

Figure 4.9. Authorization Process

Source: Uganda Revenue Authority

4.3.3.2. Verification and Authorization

Following the application, at the vetting stage, compliance information about the applicant

including response in the Self-Assessment Form and any other documents submitted by the

applicant are collected and analyzed.

Onsite inspection of the applicant’s premises to confirm the information contained in the

Compliance Program (self-assessment form) are carried out by the inspection team including

the preliminary consultation team leader. The team also confirms other elements of eligibility

as contained in the AEO framework.

Finally, the decision regarding authorization is communicated to the applicant by the

Commissioner Customs in the inspection management letter and the successful applicant is

invited to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Customs. The MOU contains the details

of authorization, spelling out the rights and obligations of both parties as well as the remedies

in the event of default on either side. The validity of the Certificate is for a period of 12 months

subject to renewal after an audit carried out before the expiry of the license period. Renewal of

Expression

of interest

Preliminary

consultation

Application Vetting

Onsite

Inspection

Authorization