Union Customs Code (UCC) and Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) – Impact on Exporters & Importers

The changes that were introduced by the Union Customs Code (UCC) in May 2016 mean that achieving Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status is more relevant than ever to International Trade business and it will continue to be relevant whatever happens when we exit the EU.

The UCC affects the way many companies involved in international trade do business and some of the changes introduced include mandatory guarantees and the requirement for all businesses applying to use customs regimes or special procedures to meet the AEO criteria making AEO status even more important

The seminar will cover:
The background to AEO
The UCC and its impact
The HMRC application and audit processes
AEOC (Customs Compliance) €“ what you need to do
AEOS (Security & Safety) €“ what you need to do
A look at the C117 and C118 application forms
Maintaining your AEO status
Who should attend?
Importers
Exporters
Freight Forwarders
Customs Agents
Course Outcome
Understanding Authorised Economic Operator status and it€™s financial and supply chain benefits together with the important place it has in the UCC