2009/SOM1/SCCP/011 Agenda Item: 6 (i) AEO Program in Japan. Purpose: Information Submitted by: Japan

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1 2009/SOM1/SCCP/011 Agenda Item: 6 (i) AEO Program in Japan Purpose: Information Submitted by: Japan First Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures Meeting Singapore February 2009

2 Background / Observations Following the terrorist attacks on Sept 11, in order to achieve the secure and facilitated global supply chain, Customs Authorities have been taking various approaches such as AEO program which is consistent with WCO SAFE. Until now, Japan Customs has developed its AEO programs for importers, exporters, warehouse operators, Customs Brokers, and Logistics Operators. Furthermore, Japan Customs is reviewing its AEO program to expand the scope of participants.

3 AEO Program in Japan Customs & Tariff Bureau, MOF JAPAN February, Japan s AEO Program Authorized Importers Program (Mar. 01, revised) Authorized Exporters Program (Mar. 06, revised) Authorized Warehouse Operators Program (Oct. 07) Authorized Customs Brokers Program (Apr. 08) Authorized Logistics Operators Program (Apr. 08) Consistency with WCO Guidelines Asia Gateway Initiative (May. 07) -Program for Trade Procedure Reform- Simplification/Harmonization of Trade Procedures Establishing Japan s AEO Program WCO SAFE Framework AEO Guidelines 2

4 The Scope of AEO Program Exporter Exportation Bonded Area (CY) Airline Forwarder Shipping Company Importers and Exporters International Logistic Operators Transportation company Forwarders Warehouse Operators Customs Brokers Shipping Company and Airline Importers and Exporters abroad Importer Forwarder Bonded area (CY) Airline Shipping Company Importation 3 Requirements Compliance records Proper records of Compliance. No Commitment over a designated period to any violation against Customs related laws and regulations. Business experiences no less than 3 years (International logistics operators) e-system for Customs Procedures Eligibility for usage of e-system for Customs Procedures. Financial Integrity Compliance Program Organizational Set Up Contracting Parties Requirement Cargo/Conveyance/Premises Security Due Customs Procedures Consultation, Cooperation and Communication with Customs and Other Relevant Authorities Crisis Management Education/Training Internal Audit 4

5 Benefits for Authorized Importers/Exporters Authorized Importers Compliance-reflected 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 Authorized Exporters Waive the requirement to deposit cargoes into the Customs area Compliance-reflected reduced examination and inspection 5 Benefits for Authorized Warehouse Operators, Customs Brokers, Carriers and Forwarders, etc Warehouse Operator - Establishment of a new Customs warehouse only by notification to Customs - Comprehensive permit is provided to each Operator - Compliance reflected reduced audit - Free monthly fee Customs Brokers - Import Procedure In case an import declaration is conducted by an Authorized Customs Broker, release of cargoes are allowed before duty/tax payment declaration and duty/tax payment - Export Procedure In case an Authorized Customs Broker checks cargoes of its client exporter and those cargoes are brought into container yard for loading by an authorized transportation company, it is allowed to lodge an export declaration at the exporter s premises and other facilities. etc. Carriers and Forwarders etc. - Simplification of Customs transit procedure (Normal Procedure) A permission is required to each transit, followed by the submission of manifest data. (Procedure for AEO) Only submission of manifest data is required for the route covered by NACCS system 6

6 Progress and Current Partners 195 exporters (As of January. 13, 2009) (54.5% of Total Export from Japan in trade value) 200 Progress of Authorized Exporters'P rogram % Authorized Exporters Since mar.2006, revised Number Share 42.2% 50.5% 54.5% % 40.0% % % 12.6% 2.4% % 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Authorized Importers Since Mar.2001, revised Authorized Warehouse operators Since Oct.2007 Authorized Customs brokers Since Apr importers 42 warehouse operators 5 Customs brokers 7 Process of Authorization Authorization Process Prior Consultation with Customs if requested Submission of Application Examination of application On-site inspection Authorization Post Audit Process For Quality Assurance based on partnership with Business and Customs 8

7 Process of Post Audit Internal Audit Report AEO Preparatory Work - Examination of Internal Audit Report - Identify the points to be checked Regional Customs On-Site Audit - Process Inspection, Site Inspection, Interviews Regional Customs Audit Report CTB If a significant problem is found As necessary Administrative Order for Improvements If there is no proper improvements Revocation 9 Administrative Order for Improvement and Revocation Administrative Order for Improvement When Customs identifies the operations of an AEO is not compliant with the requirements of AEO authorization, the administrative order for improvement will be issued to the AEO from Customs. Revocation When Customs identifies at least one of the following facts, the authorization will be revoked 1. An AEO has violated Customs laws and/or some other laws 2. There is a false description on the book/records 3. An AEO does not take remedial actions to comply with administrative order for improvement 10

8 Mutual Recognition : Impact Japan Trading Partners AEO Exporter Well-compliant with the supply chain security standards Compliance-reflected inspection/examination (export) (import) (import) Compliance-reflected inspection/examination (export) AEO Exporter Well-compliant with the supply chain security standards Economic Impact Expansion of trade and FDI between two parties 11 Current Status of Mutual Recognition EU Korea Canada China USA Malaysia Singapore Australia NZ :signedsigned :negotiating :studying 12

9 Thank you for your attention! Naoki IDA Deputy Director, Office of Regional Customs Cooperation Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance, Japan address: Fax Number: