RAGNI receives AEO-F authorization diploma

On July 3, RAGNI, represented by Angélique Valenza, Export Logistics Coordinator, was proud to receive the diploma for obtaining AEO-F approvalapproval, granted to just 32 companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department and Monaco.

What is AEO-F approval?

This authorization enables any company established within the European Union (EU) and involved in international trade (SME or large company) to acquire a quality label for the customs and security-security processes it implements. Issued in France by French customs, the AEO authorization is recognized throughout the EU and in countries that have signed mutual recognition agreements. AEO authorizations are granted on the basis of the criteria set out in articles 39. a), b), c), d) and e) of the Union Customs Code (UCC).

A relationship of trust is established with customs, which becomes the company’s partner. Trade is facilitated with countries that have signed international agreements recognizing the AEO’s reliable operator status. What’s more, holding an AEO authorization gives us a real competitive edge in our business relations.

Combined AEO authorization for “Customs simplifications + Safety and Security” (“AEO-F”)

Customs simplifications” and “Security and safety” authorizations can be held simultaneously. This is known as combined authorization (“AEO-F”). The company must meet all the criteria for these authorizations.

  • the absence of serious or repeated breaches of customs and tax legislation, including the absence of serious criminal offences related to the applicant’s business activity;
  • demonstration by the applicant that he exercises a high level of control over his operations and the movement of goods by means of a system for managing commercial records and, where applicable, transport documents, enabling the necessary customs controls to be carried out;
  • financial solvency, which is considered proven when the applicant presents a satisfactory financial situation enabling him to meet his commitments, taking due account of the characteristics of the type of economic activity concerned;
  • compliance with practical standards of competence or professional qualifications directly related to the activity carried out;
  • the existence of appropriate safety and security standards, which are deemed to have been met when the applicant proves that it has taken appropriate measures to ensure the safety and security of the international supply chain, including physical integrity and access controls, logistical processes and the handling of specific types of goods, its personnel and its business partners.

What advantages are reserved for AEO-F:

  • Modulation of physical and documentary inspection rates ;
  • Priority treatment of shipments in the event of selection for customs inspection ;
  • Waiver of financial guarantee ;
  • Priority given to laboratory analyses when testing products subject to standards;
  • Access on request to all CDU authorizations (Authorization to issue simplified declarations, Authorization as TIR authorized consignee, Authorization to constitute a global guarantee, Authorization to issue simplified declarations, Authorization as TIR authorized consignee, Authorization to constitute a global guarantee, etc.);
  • Priority treatment and personalized support when granting customs clearance facilities;
  • Prior notification of customs controls ;
  • Reduced data requirements for summary declarations ;
  • Facilities granted under the EU’s AEO mutual recognition agreements with China, the USA, Switzerland, Norway, Andorra, Japan, the UK and Moldova.
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