AmCham Macedonia Fall 2018 (Issue 59) | Page 28

AmCham News & Events Fall 2018 / Issue 59 Briefing with the Director of the Customs Administration on Authorized Economic Operators  O n October 9, in cooperation with the Customs Administration, the American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia organized an infor- mative session where more than 20 member companies attended. The mem- bers had an opportunity to discuss with the Director of the Customs Administration Gjoko Tanasoski and Zlatko Veterovski, Director of Sector for Customs System about the newly-introduced status of Authorized Eco- nomic Operator (AEO) as a new trend in customs operations, challenges, experi- ences and simplification of customs opera- tions. Mr. Tanasoski explained the concept of Authorized Economic Operator focusing on the criteria laid down in the Customs Law and the procedure for becoming an “Authorized Economic Operator” registered in the cus- toms area of the Republic of Macedonia, as well as the benefits from facilitation in terms of safety and security related to customs con- trols and / or simplifications laid down by the customs related regulations. 28 AmCham Macedonia Magazine