18 / 21 Customs decisions and authorisations

Module 18

This module considers customs decisions that require an application. In these cases, an operator is required customs permission to take certain action. Customs of course make other, autonomous decsions, on risk, enforcement, etc., which are not considered in this module. 

The authorisation management competency refers to all activities concerning the registration and management of authorisation processes. The activities are related to the registration as a legal trading entity, the application to become an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) as well as the overall management of all customs licences and certificates. We will consider the requirements and mechanisms of decisions and authorisations, with special focus on the AEO status.

Lessons

The module consists of six lessons:

1. Introduction to decisions and authorisations
2. Getting ready 
3. Applying
4. Decision making
5. Ongoing authorisations
6. Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)

Outcome

On completing the Module, a learner:

1. Is able to manage the authorisation processes;
2. Understands the criteria and processes to receive a licence or certificate to become a legal trading entity and to act under a specific customs authorisation;
3. Has knowledge of the decision-making process and the scope of the validity of a decision (i.e. throughout the European Union);
4. Understands and is able to communicate relevant detailed Economic Operator (EO) information to the customs authorities;
5. Has knowledge of the legal framework covering the decisions and authorisations that may be granted;
6. Understands the compliance processes and procedures attatching to authorisations;
7. Understands the concept, objectives and benefits of AEO (AEOS, AEOC and combined);
8. Is familiar with the procedure to apply for AEO authorisation.

Time

Please plan to dedicate around 2 hours to complete this module.

All authorisations have requirements, and have conditions attached, which must be observed by the holder of the authorisation.

Anthony Buckley

Bear in mind that for all provisions to authorisations you may find further relevant rules in Title I UCC (or DA or IA), given that authorisations are at the same time ‘decisions’.

Michael Lux
Autor of the book 'UCC-Text edition and introduction'