WCO Issues 2019 Edition of AEO Compendium
The newest version of the World Customs Organization Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) compendium includes six new AEO programs, the WCO said in a news release. The document summarizes each AEO program, "comprising information on accreditation criteria, procedures and expected benefits, as well as associated [Mutual Recognition Agreements]." There now are 83 AEO programs, as well as 74 bilateral and four plurilateral mutual recognition agreements, the WCO said. Also new to the guide is information on existing Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements, the WCO said.
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The WCO said the U.S. is currently negotiating MRAs with China, India, Brazil, Uruguay, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Mexico is negotiating MRAs with Israel, Hong Kong, Brazil and China. Canada is negotiating MRAs with China, the EU, Hong Kong and New Zealand.