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Authorized Economic Operator Programs

In the Islamic Countries:

Enhancing Customs-Traders Partnership

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Figure 4.2. The Number of AEOs in Turkey since 2013

Source: Ministry of Trade

In order to increase the number of authorized economic operators in Turkey, the Ministry

passed a new regulation on November 23

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, 2016 limiting the type and the scope of the ATS. As

a result, significant reductions in the rights and privileges bestowed on ATS holders were

realized compared to AEOs.

4.2.1.3. Current Situation

As of August 2018, there are 350 authorized economic operators in Turkey. In the

implementation of the AEO program there is no pre-determined sector preference.

4.2.1.4. Mutual Recognition Agreements

Current

Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) that are signed with other countries and that ensure

the mutual recognition of AEO certificates enable the AEO holders to obtain the greatest

benefits of the program. The first MRA of Turkey was signed with South Korea in June, 2014.

Potential

Turkey has ongoing MRA negotiations with Kazakhstan.

4.2.2. Benefits of the AEO Program

The main objectives of the authorized economic operators program of Turkey are as follows:

(i) to facilitate foreign trade operations through reductions in required lead times and costs;

(ii) to highlight the extensively skilled and reliable traders; (iii) to improve security of the

international supply chain by employing the best practices at all levels; (iv) to efficiently

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