AEO Consultant

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

Following the 9/11 terrorist attack within the USA, the U.S. government introduced the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) certification program. C-TPAT was launched in November 2001, and C-TPAT business partners work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to protect U.S. international supply chains from the concealment of terrorist weapons, including weapons of mass destruction. The trade partnership provides the highest level of customs-compliant international supply chain security in exchange for reduced inspections of cargo by CBP.

My C-TPAT case study provides an in-depth example of the C-TPAT application process.

Authorised Economic Operator Customs Simplification (AEOC)

HMRC states that under AEOC, traders could benefit from:

• a faster application process for customs simplifications and authorisations
• a lower risk score, which may reduce the number of checks customs carry out on your documents and goods
• a guarantee waiver up to the level of your deferment account

Authorised Economic Operator Security and Safety (AEOS)

HMRC states that under AEOs, traders could benefit from:

• a lower risk score, which may reduce the number of checks customs carry out on your documents and goods
• your consignments receiving priority treatment for customs controls
• reduced declaration requirements for entry and exit summary declarations
• reciprocal arrangements and mutual recognition

To apply, you must be part of the international supply chain, which starts from the manufacturing process through to the delivery of goods using import and export procedures such as:

• manufacturers
• exporters
• freight forwarders
• warehouse keepers
• customs agents
• carriers
• importers
• port operators
• secure freight parking operatives
• airline loaders

In addition, your company must:



• be a legal entity
• be established in Great Britain or Northern Ireland
• be actively involved in customs operations and international trade
• have an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number
  

I provide consulting services to assist you with achieving AEO status. My services include reviewing your current customs processes, completing a feasibility study, and documenting detailed processes and procedures for a successful AEO application. My consulting services also include assisting you with the completion of application forms while ensuring relevant supplementary evidence is available for review by HMRC.