Improving Customs Transit Systems
In the Islamic Countries
90
by more secure border transactions and transit trade and better communication with partners
in the supply chain.
Table 25: Facilitation benefits for transit operations under their AEO programs
34. Facilitation benefits for transit operations under their AEO programs
N Mean
Greater security for the AEO companies increased knowledge about Customs
regulations and an overall better relationship with the Customs Authorities as
well as increased benefits to traders due to trade facilitation
6 1.67
Privileges on using guarantee as standardized Authorized Economic Operator
of placing a guarantee on transshipment and transit
6 1.17
More secure border transactions and transit trade 6 1.33
Shorter time for shipment clearance, increased predictability, lower storage
and transit time and cost as well as increased benefits to traders due to trade
facilitation.
6 1.17
Better access to the authorities via a single contact in Customs and other
government authorities
6 0.83
Fast lanes at certain Border Crossing points and ports 6 1.17
Better communication with partners in the supply chain 6 1.33
Prior notification if selected for control 6 1.17
Recognition by Customs administrations at international level and inclusion
into MRAs with third countries for Transit Regimes
6 0.67
Priority treatment if selected for inspection with a possibility for the operator
to choose the location of inspection
6 0.83
Simplified Data Requirements and Data Submission for Transit Regimes 6 1.00
Valid N (leastwise) 6
Source: Authors’ own compilation
3.1.1.8 Security measures including the security of possible customs debt in transit
Half of the respondents don't use any type of electronic customs seals, and 33.3% use GPS seals
. RFID seals are not utilized until now.
Table 26: Electronic Customs Seals
35. Electronic Customs Seals
N Percent
Lead seals 1 16.7%
RFID seal (Radio Frequency Identification 0 0.0%
GPS seal 2 33.3%
Other (please specify) 0 0.0%
Don't use electronic customs seals 3 50.0%