Your SME works regularly with the import-export. You want to simplify your customs procedures, save time and fluidity. You then may want to seek the status of Authorized Economic Operator issued by the customs. “Some countries like the United States impose on French companies to be certified in order to do business with them,” says Philippe Guibert ,chairman of the group of experts in customs regulations and procedures of international trade(National Committee of Foreign Trade Advisors . The AEO status is embodied in the possession of the certificate “Customs Simplifications” or “safety and security.”
The first label provides facilities to the business of export or import. It allows, in particular, to clear “home.that is to say, do the procedures for reporting and payment of taxes from the head of the company, instead of performing these procedures at the border, as is the case in general.
Questionnaires and audits: “A company may pursue one or other of the certificates or dual certification, according to its business,” says Philippe . Thus, a paper manufacturer (product not classified as “sensitive” by Customs) working with the European Union can be satisfied with the first certificate, while a carrier required to convey sensitive goods (chemicals, etc. .)’s interest to claim the second label. Good management of customs procedures by trained personnel and the solvency of the company are required. Certificate for “safety and security,” the criteria for securing buildings, identification and reliability of supply chain partners are, among other requirements. The labels are issued without limit of validity, but their owners face new audits every three years.