The General Administration of Customs and Uzbekistan Signed an AEO Mutual Recognition Arrangement

On May 18, China Customs became the first "Authorized Economic Operator" (AEO) mutual recognition partner of Uzbekistan Customs.

After the implementation of the "Mutual Recognition Arrangement", AEO enterprises of the two countries will enjoy a lower inspection rate of imported goods, give priority to inspection of goods that require physical inspection, set up enterprise coordinators, and give priority to customs clearance after international trade is interrupted and resumed. Measures to help AEO companies shorten the time for customs clearance of goods and reduce trade costs such as warehousing and logistics.

The "Mutual Recognition Arrangement" is the fourth AEO mutual recognition agreement signed by the General Administration of Customs this year.

Up to now, China has signed AEO mutual recognition agreements with 52 countries (regions) in 26 economies including Singapore, South Korea, and the European Union. The number of (regions) ranks first in the world.