As part of the measures considered within Law 20.997, which modernized Chilean customs legislation, this Tuesday (27.3.2018) the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program was presented, which establishes new compliance standards for foreign trade actors who access this certification, which is granted by the National Customs Service and will allow them to access various markets around the world more quickly and on equal terms.
El The OEA Program, free and voluntary, is a tool to certify that the processes of companies and Customs Agents, among other operators, are safe and their controls and procedures are sufficient to ensure compliance with customs regulations, which results in improvements in process efficiency, reduction of times, costs and losses in production and predictability of the supply chain.
Thus, The company that achieves the OEA standard is able to deliver a more competitive product/service that brings benefits. in terms of image, brand positioning or increasing export volumes.
The presentation of the OEA Chile Program was made to the Public Private Customs Council
This also has a positive impact on the processes developed by the National Customs Service and its supervisory role, by having more information and traceability of operations.
In a first stage, The OEA certification that is now being issued in Chile is focused on export operations and Customs Agents, who must undergo a process lasting several weeks to satisfactorily validate and accredit the requirements and conditions that the National Customs Service of Chile has established in accordance with the compliance criteria: Customs Law and Regulations, Financial Solvency, Internal Control System and Security Management.
The presentation was made within the framework of the XVIII Session of the Public-Private Customs Council (CAPP), where the National Director of Customs, Claudio Sepúlveda, in addition to providing a general framework for the implementation of Law 20.997, also highlighted the positive implications of the OEA program.
National Director of Customs, Claudio Sepúlveda Photo: Chilean Customs
«This is undoubtedly a great advance for the country and for the National Customs Service, because it places us as a modern institution that provides security to the logistics chain in the national and international context., definitely encouraging voluntary compliance. We are also on a par with countries in the region and world powers," he explained. Sepúlveda.
Currently, there are more than 69 countries have implemented OAS Programs, with the United States, Japan, Spain, Australia and Singapore standing out. In the region, Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and now Chile have programs in various stages of development. At the Latin American level, there are already nearly 1000 certified companies, with Mexican companies accounting for around 70%.
For his part, the Deputy Director of Inspection, Javier Uribe, Noted that The OAS seeks the appropriate balance between the role of oversight and facilitation that the National Customs Service has at all borders and control points where it is present. This is associated with international guidelines from institutions such as the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) and is reflected in the fact that "risk management is being strengthened today, to make smarter choices that include an evaluation of the results we are obtaining."
Within the action plan of the Authorized Economic Operator Program, the multilateral signing of the so-called Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the countries of the Pacific Alliance: Colombia, Mexico and Peru would be contemplated.
It is expected that by the end of April visits to Chile by representatives of the Pacific Alliance, which is why it is estimated that such agreement will be signed at the end of the first semester.
During the XVIII Public-Private Customs Council (CAPP), a presentation was also made about the upcoming Asia Pacific Cooperation Forum (APEC) in Chile in 2019.
Fabián Villarroel spoke about the challenges and opportunities in the APEC customs area.
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