Customs
(asked on 1st February 2023) - View Source
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to make Authorised Economic Operator status mandatory for customs declarants.
This question was answered on 9th February 2023
There are no plans to make Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status mandatory for customs declarants.
Unlike some countries, the UK does not make AEO status a mandatory requirement for businesses that want to access other customs authorisations and simplifications. These can be applied for through separate authorisations processes. This means UK businesses can tailor their authorisations and simplifications to their business needs.