Authorized Economic Operator Programs

In the Islamic Countries:

Enhancing Customs-Traders Partnership

Currently, private sector companies in Jordan holding GL status benefit from green line and

fast clearance as well as priority treatment. However, this usually does not mean that they

directly can take their goods to their premises. They need clearance from other government

agencies as well such as Food and Drug Administration, which may bring serious delays in

transactions even for GL companies. With the national GL program, companies holding the

status will have fast clearance from all government agencies which will reduce delays in

transactions.

National Golden List project is planned to be launched and implemented in 2018.

4.2. The AEO CASE STUDY of TURKEY

4.2.1. Evolution of the AEO Program

4.2.1.1. Background

Turkey is considered to be an emerging market standing as the 13

largest economy of the

world.

Due to its geographical location at the cross-routes of ancient and modern trade routes,

its proximity to European markets as well as low production and labor costs, Turkey has a

competitive advantage in logistics and transportation.

In the recent years, the importance of the automotive, petrochemical, and electronics

industries has increased and exceeded the traditional textiles and apparel sectors within

Turkey's export mix. Europe is Turkey’s main export destination accounting for over half of

export revenues. However, in the recent years, there is an observable shift of exports towards

large emerging markets, predominantly to Asia, where the demand for Turkish products is

mainly in industrial and mineral goods. Imports of industrial machinery and transport

equipment are the most important product groups that contribute to the total imports growth

in Turkey. Furthermore, Turkey remains highly reliant on imported oil and gas.

Aligned with its vibrant trading traditions, Turkey has the strategic vision for Customs and

foreign trade of enhancing its commercial activities towards making them the easiest and the

safest in the world.

In line with this vision, in year 2001, Turkey, developed the Authorized Traders Status (ATS)

which provides certain simplified procedures and Customs facilitations for traders. The

prerequisites for obtaining the ATS certificate are as follows: (i) Companies must be

established in Turkey, (ii) They must prove their financial solvency, judicial reliability and

Customs compliance. An ATS certificate is valid for 2 years from the date of issue but may be

renewed given that the certificate holder continues to fulfill the necessary conditions stated

above.

There existed 3 types of ATS certificates: (i) Certificate Type A, (ii) Certificate Type B and (iii)

Certificate Type C. The certificate Types A and B were valid until August 15th, 2017.

Afterwards, there remained a single type of ATS certificate bearing the characteristics of

certificate Type C which entitles the certificate holder to issue incomplete declarations to

This is according to World Bank GDP rankings based on PPP valuation in 2017.