Belgian customs representatives abroad
The names of the first Belgian customs representatives abroad have recently been published: Paul Raes (Moscow), Isabelle De Stobbeleir (Beijing), Carine Willems (Pretoria), Werner Vandercruyssen (New Delhi) and Philip Bogaert (Washington D.C). Referring to our article of 5th May, these people have been appointed to represent the Belgian Customs Authorities in the above mentionned countries. The representatives are expected to liaise between the customs authorities of the guest country and the Belgian customs authorities. They should assist foreign companies interested in dealing with Belgian companies and act as contact for economic operators and our administrations in the field of the AEO certification path. The post of customs representative is assigned for a period of 4 years and can maximum be twice extended with 1 year.