AEO Profile
| Program Status: | N/A | Program Title: | N/A |
| Scope: | N/A | Types of Operator: | N/A |
| AEO List Published? | No |
AEO Benefits
| N/A |
Certifying Authorities:
No certification authority
Operational Customs Compliance Programme
| Title: | Customs Accredited Clients Programme (CACP) | Scope: | Import |
| Types of Operator: | Any Client that meets the requirements for the programme | Programme Status: | Operational Customs Compliance Programme |
OCC Benefits
| o Release of shipments with minimal scrutiny; o Preferential clearance at borders ; o Pre-clearance of certain goods, under certain conditions; o Periodic settlement of taxes (through A++ Credit facility); o Full electronic clearance process for Green lane entries with paper presentation after the fact; o Specific training and support to operate within the programme; o Allocation of a Case Manager, as a main point of contact with Customs to deal with any issues arising from with the programme or their operations; o Once officially authorized, permission to use an “Accredited Client” logo; o Possibility of extending their accreditation to other countries with similar Programs under the WCO Framework of Standards; o Better communication between the accredited client and Zambia Revenue Authority; o Improved understanding of Customs requirements ; o Less Customs audits as reliance is placed on the client’s internal systems and controls; o Good image to Government, customers and suppliers resulting from accreditation status; o ASYCUDA Installation at the client’s premises; o Self rebate confirmation ; o Preferential treatment ; o Opportunity to negotiate additional benefits. |
Source: World Customs Organization: Compendium of Authorized Economic Operator Programmmes 2018 edition.