Authorized Economic Operator Programs
In the Islamic Countries:
Enhancing Customs-Traders Partnership
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Table 3.18. Most Commonly Incorporated Sub-Variables in OIC AEO Programs:
(100 percent convergence)
Application, verification, and
authorization procedures
Suspension, revocation and cancellation
procedures
Application (with security profile/Self-
Assessment)
AEO status can be
changed/suspended/cancelled
Review of Security Procedures Customs organizational structure for AEO
programs
Onsite Validation/Verification audit Internal Checks/Controls
Comprehensive Compliance Assessment Formal Reporting Systems
Company Background and Operating
Environment
AEO Program Standard Operating
Procedures or Guidelines Exist
Self-assessment procedures AEO Program Implemented Through
Administrative Initiative
Operator-Submitted Accounting
Information
Partnership initiatives
Customs Provided Self-Assessment
Checklists for Operators
Formal or Informal Consultation with
Industry and Stakeholders on AEO
Program Design
Customs Examination of Self-
Assessment during Validation
Formal or Informal Consultation with
Industry and Stakeholders on AEO
Program Implementation
Compliance requirements Promotion of AEO program by Customs
Positive Customs Compliance Record Benefits of AEOs
Financial Viability Lead Time and Predictability
Audited Financial Statements Simplified Data Requirements and Data
Submission
Internal Controls (including System for
Management of Commercial Records)
Measures to Expedite Cargo Release,
Reduce Transit Time, and Lower Storage
Costs
Meet Security/Safety Requirements Electronic promotion of the AEO program
Physical security requirements Explanatory information of AEO Program
on Website
Physical Site Security Contact information
Access Control Requirements to Join
Procedural Security Benefits of Joining
Container, Trailer, and Rail Car Security
Data and Document Security
Personnel Security
Goods (including Storage) Security
Transportation/Conveyance Security
Business Partner Requirements
Source: Authors’ compilation using survey data.