Authorized Economic Operator Programs
In the Islamic Countries:
Enhancing Customs-Traders Partnership
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Customs select the companies from importers and exporters based on analytical studies
conducted by Risk Management Directorate that assesses companies' compliance; add the
companies to the SL.
The facilities that are provided to the SL companies are as follows:
1. Access in green and yellow lanes.
2. Benefit from pre-clearance service in accordance with the applicable regulations.
3. Prioritize the completion of export and import Customs declarations of Silver List
companies via a special indication that appears electronically on the Customs
declaration.
Currently, 50 importers and 12 exporters are in the SL. The companies in the SL are reviewed
by office auditing at least once a year and continue their existence in the SL in case they are
compatible with membership conditions. The SL status holding companies that are eligible to
GL status are invited to apply for the GL program by the Customs.
4.1.2. Benefits of the AEO Program
The Golden List program of Jordan aims to support security and facilitate legitimate trade,
enhance competitive edge of Jordanian exports globally, create an attractive investment
environment in Jordan, improve economic growth and development along with economic and
social protection, improve revenue collection and comply with the security requirements of
international trade.
In this respect, the expected benefits of the Golden List program are as follows:
4.1.2.1. Safety and Security
Government Perspective
 Optimal use of government resources through channeling of the Customs resources to
high-risk shipments
 More secure border transactions and transit trade
 Self-assessment to achieve improved awareness regarding safety and security through
on-site audits
 Achieving self- assessment of the supply-chain companies through introducing them to
and promoting awareness of Customs regulations.
Private Sector Perspective
 Improvement in safety and security procedures by self-assessment measures through
Golden List requirements
 Utilizing consultancy and assistance from Customs
4.1.2.2. Trade Facilitation
Government Perspective
 Time saving transactions-processing
 Improved Business-Customs relationships