Standards & Auditors

• ISO (https://www.iso.org/standards.html) Catalog of standards relevant to AEO compliance in quality, security, and supply chain.

Chamber of Commerce

• ICC – AEO (https://iccwbo.org/?s=&fwp_search=AEO) Insights on global AEO practices and importance of MRAs.

Special Reports

• European Court of Auditors – Special Report 13/2023: AEO (https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/publications?ref=SR-2023-13) Audit findings on the effectiveness of the EU AEO framework.

Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)

Asia & Global

• China – Serbia (Feb 2021; effective Oct 1, 2023) China and Serbia recognize each other’s AEO programmes for reciprocal facilitation: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/Njc0MjA3OTA2
• China – Japan (Oct 2018) Enables lower inspection rates and priority clearance for Chinese and Japanese AEOs: https://aeo.wcoomd.org/list/country/156
• China – Uruguay (Apr 2019) Reduces documentary and physical inspections for Chinese and Uruguayan AEOs: https://aeo.wcoomd.org/list/country/156
• EU – Japan (May 24, 2011) Waives duplicate audits and grants priority clearances under a full-scope MRA: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/aeo-authorised-economic-operator/mutual-recognition_en#japan
• India – Singapore (May 20, 2025) Streamlines risk assessments and reduces examinations for Indian and Singaporean AEOs: https://indiplomacy.com/2025/05/21/india-and-singapore-strengthened-trade-ties-with-aeo-agreement/
• India – Ongoing Negotiations CBIC negotiating with ~30 partners—including the U.S., South Korea, UAE, Taiwan, Australia, and Malaysia—for MRAs: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-actively-engaged-with-30-nations-for-mutual-recognition-agreements-cbic-chairman/articleshow/115760480.cms

Africa

• South Africa – India (Oct 2015) Reciprocal facilitation measures for South African and Indian AEOs, including reduced inspections: https://aeo.wcoomd.org/list/country/222
• South Africa – Republic of Korea (Oct 2015) Lower inspection rates and faster cargo release for SARS and Korea Customs AEOs: https://aeo.wcoomd.org/list/country/222
• South Africa – United States (Sep 2021) Priority treatment and data exchange for American CTPAT members and South African AEOs: https://aeo.wcoomd.org/list/country/222
• South Africa – Uruguay (Sep 2018) Reduced documentary and physical inspections for accredited traders in both countries: https://aeo.wcoomd.org/list/country/222
• South Africa – Iran (Aug 2006) Accelerated cargo release and data-sharing under the WCO SAFE Framework for both parties: https://aeo.wcoomd.org/list/country/74
• South Africa – Japan (Jul 2012) Mutual recognition of security standards and streamlined risk assessments: https://aeo.wcoomd.org/list/country/74
• South Africa – Uganda (Feb 2023) Data exchange and reduced inspection rates for South African and Ugandan AEOs: https://aeo.wcoomd.org/list/country/106

Europe

• EU – Switzerland (Jul 1, 2009) Shared data exchange and identical safety-and-security benefits under the EU–EFTA framework: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/aeo-authorised-economic-operator/mutual-recognition_en#switzerland
• EU – Norway (Jul 1, 2009) Common data platform and mutual acceptance of credentials for Norwegian and EU AEO-S participants: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/aeo-authorised-economic-operator/mutual-recognition_en#norway
• EU – United Kingdom (Post-Brexit TCA) Streamlined data sharing and facilitation for AEO-S holders under the Trade & Cooperation Agreement: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-eu-trade-and-cooperation-agreement

EU – Republic of Moldova (Decision No 1/2022) Automates recognition and cross-border security benefits for certified AEOs: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-moldova-customs-subcommittee-decision-no-1-2022