AEO Profile

Program Status: Operational AEO Programme Program Title: AEO
Scope: Import/Export Types of Operator: Whole supply chain
AEO List Published? Yes

AEO Benefits

o Easier admittance to customs simplifications
o Fewer physical and document-based controls
o related to security & safety
o related to other customs legislation
o Prior notification in case of selection for customs control
o related to security & safety
o related to other customs legislation
o Prior notification in case of selection for physical control (related to safety and security) When necessary a physical control may be performed even though no prior notification of inspection was given
o Priority treatment if selected for control
o Possibility to request a specific place for customs controls
o Mutual Recognition with third countries
o Indirect benefits, such as:
o Improved relationship with Customs
o Reduced theft and losses;
o Fewer delayed shipments;
o Improved planning;
o Improved employee commitment;
o Reduced security and safety incidents;
o Lower inspection costs of suppliers and increased cooperation;
o Reduced crime and vandalism;
o Reduced problems through recognition of employees;
o Improved security and communication between supply chain partners.

Mutual Recognition Agreements:

Andorra, Switzerland, China, Japan, Norway, United States

Certifying Authorities:

Certifying Authority Name Centrale Component Klama Authority Code BE000011
Address Koning Albert Ii Laan, 33, Pb 387
Post Code: 1030 City: Brussel
Telephone: +32 257 631 76 Email: aeo.general@minfin.fed.be
Certifying Authority Name Regionale Component Klama Antwerpen Authority Code BE100011
Address Ellermanstraat 21 (Noordstergebouw)
Post Code: 2060 City: Antwerpen
Telephone: +32 3 229 22 22 Email: da.klama.kb.antwerpen@minfin.fed.be
Certifying Authority Name Regionale Component Klama Brussel Authority Code BE200011
Address Kruidtuinlaan 50
Post Code: 1000 City: Brussel
Telephone: N/A Email: da.klama.kb.brussel@minfin.fed.be
Certifying Authority Name Regionale Component Klama Gent Authority Code BE300011
Address Sint-Lievenslaan, 27-33
Post Code: 9000 City: Gent
Telephone: N/A Email: da.klama.kb.gent@minfin.fed.be
Certifying Authority Name Regionale Component Klama Hasselt Authority Code BE400011
Address Voorstraat 43 Pb 70
Post Code: 3500 City: Hasselt
Telephone: N/A Email: da.klama.kb.hasselt@minfin.fed.be
Certifying Authority Name Klama - Bewilligungen - Lüttich Authority Code BE500011
Address Rue De Fragnée, 2
Post Code: 4000  City: Liège
Telephone: +32 4 254 81 11 Email: da.klama.gc.liege@minfin.fed.be
Certifying Authority Name Composante Regionale Klama Mons Authority Code BE600011
Address Avenue Melina Mercouri
Post Code: 7000 City: Mons
Telephone: +32 65 34 12 11 Email: da.klama.gc.mons@minfin.fed.be
Certifying Authority Name Regionale Component Klama Leuven Authority Code BE700011
Address Philips-Site 3A
Post Code: 3001 City: Leuven
Telephone: N/A Email: da.klama.kb.leuven@minfin.fed.be


Source: World Customs Organization: Compendium of Authorized Economic Operator Programmmes 2018 edition.