This training is suitable for all businesses import/exporting products to/from Non-EU countries including the UK and Northern Ireland. It is also relevant for those using the UK land bridge for access to/from continental Europe. The webinar is suitable for senior managers, finance teams, operations staff from manufacturing, distribution, or finance industries.

SME’s

Sellers using online platform’s

Multinational organisations & manufacturers

Freight Forwarders & international distributors

Warehouse operators

1). Introduction: review of AEO benefits, types of AEO, update on EU-UK TCA and mutual recognition

2). AEO Criteria: standards required in business processes, IT systems & physical building/warehouse security.

3). Application process:

1. Preparation process (scoping and data/process gathering)

• Know which AEO status you need
• Application of the 5 main criteria
• Responsible person and project team roles/responsibilities
• Pre-application discussion with customs
• Completing Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)

2. Submitting your application

• Completion of tabulated folder and organisation of all processes and procedures
• Submitting completed application electronically in E-AEO portal
• Post application acceptance process with customs – managing the process and updating your application after customs examination
• Preparation for onsite customs audit and inspection

4). Timelines and project structure – end to end project timelines and resource allocation

5). Staff training and company compliance obligations

6). Maintaining your AEO – post authorisation customs checks and ensuring customs compliance continuity. Reporting and dealing with errors and irregularities in your customs supply chain

Course takeaway material to include presentation, AEO criteria file for Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and ISO compliance links to AEO application.

Participants will learn how the AEO can benefit your international supply chain through faster access to enhanced customs clearance and compliance procedures. You will learn how to approach an AEO; scoping, data gathering and submission of SAQ. Attendees will also understand how AEO can improve and manage compliance in your supply chain and how to reduce risk and increase safety and security. The new Union Customs Code (UCC) customs legislation and its customs simplifications and special customs procedures is closely linked with the AEO programme and that will be fully explained and demonstrated to participants. In short, you will learn how to manage your AEO application from start to finish.

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