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WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework

Self-Assess
International (WCO)
v2024
5 domains
5 controls

The World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards establishes the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, providing mutual recognition of trusted traders in international supply chains. AEO-certified operators demonstrate compliance with supply chain security standards and customs requirements in exchange for facilitated customs processing. Implemented by 100+ countries with mutual recognition agreements enabling global trade facilitation.

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WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework is a compliance framework from International (WCO) with 5 domains and 5 controls. The largest domains are Authorisation (1 controls), Compliance (1 controls), MRA (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (5)

Authorisation

1 controls
Controls in the Authorisation domain of WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
WCOAEO-1AEO Authorisation Criteria and Application

Compliance

1 controls
Controls in the Compliance domain of WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
WCOAEO-2Customs Compliance and Records

MRA

1 controls
Controls in the MRA domain of WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
WCOAEO-5Mutual Recognition Arrangements

Security

1 controls
Controls in the Security domain of WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
WCOAEO-4Security and Safety

Solvency

1 controls
Controls in the Solvency domain of WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
WCOAEO-3Financial Solvency and Practical Competence

What is WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework and who does it apply to?

WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework is a compliance framework from International (WCO) with 5 domains and 5 controls. The World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards establishes the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, providing mutual recognition of trusted traders in international supply chains. AEO-certified operators demonstrate compliance with supply chain security standards and customs requirements in exchange for facilitated customs processing. Implemented by 100+ countries with mutual recognition agreements enabling global trade facilitation. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework actually require?

WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework has 5 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Authorisation (1 controls), Compliance (1 controls), MRA (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework do I already cover?

WCO Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Framework does not currently have cross-framework mappings in our system. Check back as we continuously expand our mapping database.

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