Authorized Economic Operator Programs
In the Islamic Countries:
Enhancing Customs-Traders Partnership
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ANNEX V. Interview Questions with OIC Private Sector in Case Studies
General Information about the Company
1. Name of the company
2. Age of the company
3. Location of headquarters
4. Foreign share of capital (Countries)
5. Primary NACE Rev2 code
6. Primary NACE Rev2 code
7. Number of employees
8. Number of products produced
9. Number of destination/origin countries in exports/imports
10. Services trade
11. Total Sales
12. Exports/Total Sales
13. Imports/Total Sales
14. Name of the interviewee
15. Position of the interviewee
Outline of the AEO Program
1. When did you become a part of the AEO program?
2. Why did you become a part of the AEO program?
3. How did you hear about the AEO program in general?
4. How did you hear about the AEO program in your country?
5. What form of instructions have been provided to your company (standard operating
procedures, manuals, public notices, etc.)?
Application, Verification, and Authorization
1. Please describe your company’s AEO application, verification and authorization
procedures for the AEO program.
2. Please list the types and number of documents to be submitted.
3. What is the estimated time spent on the authorization process?
4. Did your company need to employ a Consultant for your application?
5. Comment on your company’s application experience.