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 Dutch Centre Of Aeo Authority Code NL566383
Address Laan Op Zuid 45
Post Code: 3072 DB City: Rotterdam
Telephone: +31 88 153 44 20 Email: LCAEO@belastingdienst.nl
Certifying Authority Name No name or contact details Authority Code NL000383
Address N/A
Post Code: N/A City: N/A
Telephone: N/A Email: N/A


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