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Logistics and Procedures Logistics and procedures are by definition covered by customs regulations. Any flow of goods which cross the borders is subject to warehousing / transportation/import/export procedures and/or controlled by AEO security and safety regulations embedded in European customs law (see also below and under NCTS, EMCS and Supply Chain Management)

Bonded Warehousing A flexible decentralized system of location for temporary storage and bonded warehouses are or can be made available throughout The Netherlands but also EU-wide. Using the system of customs bonded warehousing, it is possible to transfer goods from non-EU to the EU and store them without duties and import VAT becoming due. The actual importation into the EU and consequently duty/VAT payment can be deferred until the latest possible moment. Goods transferred to non-EU countries will not be subject to duties ( see also SASP and helpful links).

Transportation/import/Export Procedures

The EU has devised a number of simplifications in customs procedures, such as streamlining the validation of documents and replacing a great deal of red tape and customs checks by administrative control, which benefits import, export and transit trade. Such simplification matters are available on a national level but can also be implemented on a EU-wide level (so-called cross-border licenses available under SASP (Single Administrative Simplified Procedure) licenses.

 

Authorized Economic Operator

The European customs administrations intend to exercise their supervisory duties in a completely different manner. Their supervision will be based primarily on the use of computerized systems. All enterprises operating in the links of the European supply chain and importing/exporting goods (EU to non-EU or vice versa) have to submit to this system. For this reason, it is important for entities to qualify as an Authorized Economic Operator, as AEO status brings significant benefits.

The AEO status applies to facilitating simplified customs licenses, but is also important to deal with the increasing safety and security measures imposed on cross-border products flows.

The AEO status is not mandatory. However, it should stressed that economic operators who own certain simplified customs licenses, will be forced to meet requirements identical to AEO before January 1, 2012. Market parties that are working towards AEO status are well-advised to perform a clear gap analysis to identify discrepancies between the current and the desired situation. Such an analysis will enable economic operators to design implementation processes aimed at obtaining AEO status while leveraging their existing assurance systems.

 

CustomsAdvisoryPlus' related Services

Our services cover the current state assessment, improvement assistance and implementation of simplified customs arrangements and would typically result in:

• Improved operational performance and process controls
• Reduced risks associated with import-/export compliance and regulations
• Improved cycle times, eliminating customs holds and expediting delivery
• Savings on duties and improve cash flow management
• Enhanced supply chain security and compliance with customs requirements
• Reduce risk and exposure to penalties, including fines

More details regarding simplified procedures can be found here: AEO, SASP

More information: contact info@customs.a.plus.com