An update of the Compendium of AEO Programmes is now available. The June 2011 edition of the AEO Compendium updates the data presented in the previous edition (July 2010).
The paper identifies existing AEO programmes and Customs compliance programmes. As of May 2011 the AEO Compendium includes information on 31 different programmes, both AEO and Compliance programmes. While technically not AEOs, Customs compliance programmes can be regarded as an initial step towards the establishment of an AEO programme.

To arrange the data systematically, all programmes are divided into 3 types: operational AEO programmes, AEO programmes to be launched in the near future and Customs compliance programmes.

Besides providing basis information on AEO and Customs compliance programmes, the Compendium also includes a short overview of AEO authorisation procedures and benefits offered by programmes.

The paper was written by Mariya Polner of the WCO’s Research and Strategies Unit in the Office of the Secretary General. Please click here to read the Compendium of Authorised Economic Operator Programmes (2011 edition).

On June 27th and 28th, the World Customs Organisation opens the doors to the Business world to enhance the Customs-Business Partnership through continuous dialogue. This event provides another opportunity for Customs leaders and Business experts to share their mutually beneficial knowledge and experiences.
For more information on the Open Day for Trade ‘Sharing Knowledge to Strenghten the Customs-Business Partnership’, click here.

Following the Open Day for Trade, targeted for the international trading community and the WCO to enhance the Customs-Business Partnership through continuous dialogue, the Knowledge Academy for Customs & Trade offers a training programme on a variety of topics. The Academy takes place from June 29th till July 8th in the the WCO Headquarters in Brussels.

The Academy is divided into three learning tracks: one for the Customs Administrations and two for the private sector, organised in two main areas: “Compliance & Facilitation” and “Tariff and Trade Affairs”.
The agenda covers the WCO Data Model, Harmonised System, Risk Management, IPR, ATA, WCO Integrity Program, AEO/SAFE, Rules of Origin, Customs Valuation and Transfer Pricing.

The Academy brings together the leading experts in Customs and Trade matters to meet the demands of a complex international trading system.

For more information and registration, click here.

Coming Thursdag, 27th November, Porthus is organizing a Customs Event in Metropolis Antwerp.  Objective of this event is to provide information on the new European electronic customs regulations, which are going to have a major impact on the operations of companies trading internationally with, and within, the European Union.  At this event, you will find out how you can use these new compliance regulations to save costs and bring additional benefits to your business.

Info sessions will take place with guest speakers from FedEx, WCO, JP Morgan, Gartner, Omron and Customs4trade.

Topics are:

• Security&Compliance
• From Supply Chain to Supply Chain Optimization
• OnDemand
• July 2009

The event takes place from 14h00 to 17h00 at Metropolis Antwerp, Groenendaallaan 394, 2030 Antwerp, Belgium.

For more information and subcription, click here  

La Convention sur le Système Harmonisé (SH) de désignation et de codification des marchandises de l’Organisation Mondiale des Douanes est appliquée dans 97% des échanges internationaux.  La plupart des pays ayant un important volume d’échanges l’utilisent comme base de leur tarif douanier national ainsi que de leurs  nomenclatures statistiques commerciales à l’importation et à exportation.

Cette formation vous propose une méthode d’utilisation cohérente et fonctionelle de la Nomenclature du SH.  Elle vous facilitera le classement des marchandises relatives aux échanges internationaux.  Elle vous permettra également d’évaluer les opportunités et les inconvénients que le SH constitue pour l’entreprise.

Ce workshop aura lieu à Bruxelles (Conference Centre Diamant) le 20 novembre de 14 à 17u30.   Trainer is Pieter Haesaert. More information on www.kluwerformations.be. Registration at www.klu.be/HARF of by email to info@klu.be.