Section II: Who can become an AEO?

Article 38(1) of the UCC provides that any economic operator established in the customs territory of the Union that meets the criteria set out in Article 39 may apply for AEO status.

This basic requirement requires the fulfillment of two conditions: that the applicant is an economic operator and is established in the customs territory of the Union.

1. 1.II.1. What is an “economic operator”?
2. 1.II.2. What is an economic operator "established in the Union"?
3. 1.II.3. What is an economic operator "carrying out customs activities"?
4. 1.II.4. International supply chain operators