Application & Certification Process Flashcards

Under the EU Union Customs Code, which three types of AEO authorization can be granted?

Answer: AEOC, AEOS, and the combined AEOC/AEOS (AEOF)

The UCC provides for AEO Customs Simplifications (AEOC), AEO Security and Safety (AEOS), and a combined authorization holding both.

In the EU, where must an AEO application normally be submitted?

Answer: To the customs authority of the member state where the applicant's main customs-related accounts are held or accessible

The competent customs authority is generally the one where the main accounts related to customs arrangements are held or accessible.

What is the standard time limit for EU customs to decide on an AEO application after accepting it?

Answer: 120 days

Customs must decide within 120 days of acceptance, extendable by up to 60 days in certain cases.

Which document is typically completed by an EU AEO applicant to describe how it meets each criterion?

Answer: Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)

The SAQ guides applicants through each criterion and helps customs plan the audit.

Which criterion applies to the AEOC authorization but NOT to an AEOS-only authorization?

Answer: Practical standards of competence or professional qualifications

Practical standards of competence or professional qualifications are required only for AEOC.

Which criterion is specific to the AEOS (security and safety) authorization?

Answer: Appropriate security and safety standards

Security and safety standards are the additional criterion assessed for AEOS.

In the U.S. CTPAT program, what does an applicant submit online to describe its supply chain security measures?

Answer: A Security Profile in the CTPAT Portal

Applicants complete a company security profile in the CTPAT Portal addressing the minimum security criteria.