Japanese Experience on Developing AEO

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1 Japanese Experience on Developing AEO Norikazu KURAMOTO Customs and Tariff Bureau Ministry of Finance, JAPAN 11 March

2 Outline 1. Overview of Japan s AEO program 2. Expansion of Japan s AEOs 3. Benefits of Japan s AEOs 2

3 Outline 1. Overview of Japan s AEO program 2. Expansion of Japan s AEOs 3. Benefits of Japan s AEOs 3

4 1.1 Development of Risk and Compliance-based Approaches (Overview) Former import/export procedures Paper Declaration NACCS System Practical methods Legislation Introduction of Risk-Based Approach Introduction of Systems of Compliance-Based Approach Establishment of AEO Program Consisting with Better Security and Trade Facilitation - Authorized Exporters Program ( ) Examination/ inspection have been conducted on the basis of experience and intuition of officers Selection of examination / inspection of cargo with riskassessment including profile Selected system by 1 Immediate permission 2 Document exam 3 Physical inspection Simplified Declaration System (import) Separation of release of goods and duty payment declaration applicable for good compliant importer - Authorized Importers Program ( ) - Authorized Warehouse Operators Program ( ) - Authorized Customs Brokers Program ( ) - Authorized Logistics Operators Program ( ) Japan s Accession of RKC in June, Authorized Manufacturers Program ( ) 4

5 1.2 Scope of Japan s AEO Program Customs Customs Broker Exportation Exporter Forwarder Bonded Area (CY) Airline Shipping Company JP Customs Customs Importers Exporters Manufacturers Type of Operators in Japan s AEO Customs Broker Warehouse Operators Customs Brokers Logistic Operators Importers Exporters abroad Importer Forwarder Bonded area ( CY ) Airline Shipping Company Importation 5

6 Exporters ( ~ ) Importers ( ~ ) Warehouse Operators ( ~ ) Customs Brokers ( ~ ) Logistic Operators ( ~ ) Manufactures ( ~ ) 238 Exporters 89 Importers 117 Warehouse Operators 90 Customs Brokers 8 Logistic Operators 1.3 Current Situation (as of Feb 9, 2015) Total: 542 AEOs 6

7 1.4 Requirements of Japan s AEO Program Consistent with WCO SAFE FoS - Organizational Set-up - Contracting parties (Business Partners) Requirement - Cargo/Conveyance/Premises Security - Due Customs Procedures - Consultation/Cooperation/Communication with Customs - Crisis Management - Education/Training - Internal Audit etc. 7

8 Outline 1. Overview of Japan s AEO program 2. Expansion of Japan s AEOs 3. Benefits of Japan s AEOs 8

9 2.1 Expansion of AEO scheme JP Customs gradually expands its AEO scheme Exporter <2006.3~> Importer <2007.4~> Warehouse operator < ~> Customs Broker <2008.4~> Logistic operator < ~> Manufacture <2010.7~> All Key players are covered! 9

10 2.2 Purpose of Expansion Why does JP Customs expand its AEO scheme 1. Comprehensive approach 2. Cover international supply chain 3. Involve related Customs procedures 4. Bring synergy effect 5. Ensure further trade security 6. Expedite international trade Aim more effective and beneficial! 10

11 2.3 Challenges of Expansion JP Customs has faced 1. Design appropriate program (criteria, benefits etc.) for each operator 2. Amend Customs laws and regulations 3. Build Customs operational capacity 4. Draw the attention of the operators Clear Benefits are required! 11

12 Outline 1. Overview of Japan s AEO program 2. Expansion of Japan s AEOs 3. Benefits of Japan s AEOs 12

13 3.1 Benefits of Japan s AEOs: Exporters - The requirement to store goods in the Customs area is waived - Reduced examination and inspection General Procedure Premises of Exporters Export Declaration Customs Area (CY) Exam. Inspection Export Permit Procedure for Authorized Exporters Premises of Exporters Export Declaration Exam. Inspection Export Permit Reflecting Compliance/ Security Level Free transportation is AEOs own responsibility Customs Area (CY) 13

14 Ship s Entry 3.2 Benefits of Japan s AEOs: Importers - Reduced examination and inspection - Pre-arrival lodgement of import declaration and permission - Release of cargo before duty/tax payment declaration and duty/tax payment - Periodical lodgement of duty/tax payment declaration early release of cargo General Procedure Import/Duty Payment Declaration After placing goods into Customs area Examination Inspection Duty Payment Import Permit Cargo Release Procedure for Authorized Importers Before placing goods into Customs area Import Declaration Import Declaration Import Declaration (Optional) Ship s Entry Ship s Entry Ship s Entry Reflecting Compliance/ Security level Import Declaration Import Declaration Import Declaration Import Permit Import Permit Import Permit Examination Inspection Cargo Release Cargo Release Cargo Release conducted at Customs area Duty Payment Declaration (Periodical) Duty Payment 14

15 3.3 Benefits of Japan s AEOs: Effects of AEO Importers Mean Time required for a time period from Customs declaration to Import permit (Time Release Study by Japan Customs) Maritime Cargo ( General Cargo ) 1 st study (in 1991) 2 nd study (in 1992) 3 rd study (in 1993) 4 th study (in 1996) 5 th study (in 1998) 6 th study (in 2001) 7 th study (in 2004) 8 th study (in 2006) 9 th study (in 2009) 10 th study (in 2012) General Cargo AEO Cargo hours 0.1hours (hour)

16 3.4 Benefits of Japan s AEO Program: Other Operators AEO Warehouse Operators : - Establishment of a new Customs warehouse only by notification - Compliance reflected reduced audit - Free monthly fee AEO Logistics Operators : - Customs transit without permission from Customs AEO Customs Brokers : - Pre-arrival lodgment of import declaration - Periodical lodgment of duty/tax payment declaration - Waive the requirement to store goods in the Customs area for export declaration - Selection of Customs offices to lodge export/import declarations AEO Manufacturers : - Waive the requirement to store goods in the Customs area for export declaration for cargo manufactured by AEO Manufacturers 16

17 Thank you! 17