Through hard work and perseverance Reliable Shipping Ltd received full AEOF accreditation as of 09/08/2021.

We achieved both:

AEOC – Customs Simplification

&

AEOS – Security & Safety

Authorised Economic Operator status is an internationally recognised quality mark that shows your business’s role in the international supply chain is secure and has customs control procedures that meet Authorised Economic Operator standards and criteria.

AEOC offers:

• a faster application process for customs simplifications and authorisations
• a lower risk score which may reduce the number of checks customs carry out on your documents and goods
• a guarantee waiver up to the level of your deferment account

AEOS offers:

• a lower risk score which may reduce the number of checks customs carry out on your documents and goods
• your consignments receiving priority treatment for customs controls
• reduced declaration requirements for entry and exit summary declarations
• reciprocal arrangements and mutual recognition

Having Authorised Economic Operator Security and Safety status means we can benefit from Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs).

The UK negotiates MRAs with other customs authorities.

The UK has negotiated agreements with:

• EU
• Japan
• China
• USA

The UK is working towards having agreements in place with other partners, please continue to check this page for further updates.

The benefits can include:

• faster clearance at the frontier
• less interventions
• lower risk scores