Previous Page  192 / 194 Next Page
Information
Show Menu
Previous Page 192 / 194 Next Page
Page Background

Authorized Economic Operators

In the Islamic Countries:

Enhancing Customs-Traders Partnership

182

5.

Please describe any mechanisms to allow business partners to bring questions, concerns

and suggestions to Customs attention and receive prompt consideration and response.

Benefits of AEO Status

1.

Please list and describe the benefits the AEO program provides to traders.

2.

How were these benefits developed, and did representatives of the trading community

have significant input?

3.

Are these benefits different depending on the type of economic actor, and did they take

into account their different business models? Please elaborate.

4.

Has Customs encountered any resistance from other border agencies or agencies with

import/export responsibilities to providing any specific benefits? If so, how has Customs

dealt with this?

5.

Has Customs surveyed its current AEO partners to gauge their satisfaction with the

program and identify opportunities for improvement? If so, what did it find?

6.

Does Customs have different levels of benefits for different types or tiers of operators? If

so, please elaborate.

7.

Are there any existing compliance initiatives through which Customs offers benefits? If so,

please describe them. Are these pre-existing compliance initiatives a barrier to the success

of the AEO?

8.

Did Customs solicit inputs from other government agencies when determining AEO

benefits? Which agencies were included in these consultations, and what were the

overarching responses?

AEO Program Training and Capacity Building

1.

Please describe existing training resources for Customs officers to learn about and

effectively carry out the AEO program.

2.

Has Customs established any new Customs technical specialty positions such as Cargo

Security Specialist? If so, were training needs satisfied or is there a need for specialist

training? If not, does Customs foresee a need for any new specialist positions?

3.

Has Customs developed any training modules on AEO validations to ensure a harmonized

approach towards the requirements of the SAFE Framework of Standards?

4.

Please describe any joint training activities/workshops undertaken with the private sector

to enhance understanding of each other’s roles/responsibilities in the supply chain.

5.

What have been the most difficult obstacles to overcome in the development and

implementation of the AEO program? Was Customs able to overcome these obstacles to its

satisfaction? Please elaborate.

6.

What challenges have been faced in the identification of benefits? If traders already enjoy

trade facilitation benefits, how does Customs enhance upon this with the AEO benefits?

How does Customs overcome this obstacle to ensure trader buy-in?

7.

What does Customs think can be improved within its AEO program?