• Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
  • Background
  • Applications
  • AEO Advantages
  • Information from the European Union
• FAQs

Applications

Please go to this site to answer the following questions:

• What are the advantages of an AEO status?
• How to apply for AEO status
• What criteria does Customs use to assess applications for AEO?

Please go to the following websites for background information on AEO status:

• What are the European guiding principles for the introduction of the AEO?
• In which way will Dutch Customs implement and execute the AEO?

The Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) has been introduced after Regulation (EU) nr. 648/2005 of the Community Customs Code (on this website only available in Dutch) has been amended. Regulation 648/2005 provides the framework for AEO; the details are set out in Regulation (EU) nr. 1875/2006 (on this website only available in Dutch).

Private

• Travel baggage
• Internetpurchases
• Removal goods
• Excise duties and consumption taxes

Business

• Entry
• Import
• Storage
• Transport of goods
• Export
• Export (ECS Exit)
• Safety, health, economy and environment (VGEM)
• Excise duties and consumption taxes