AEO - Authorised Economic Operator

De Haan is one of the first international relocation companies to be awarded Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status by Dutch Customs. During its 2011 audit, Dutch Customs reconfirmed that De Haan met the most stringent requirements imposed under Dutch legislation and regulations. This guarantees personal safety and asset security at the highest possible level. This is a testament to our international customers that De Haan can guarantee both safety and security, and can handle all customs clearance-related matters. The much-coveted AEO status allows De Haan and its customers to clear customs between the EU and countries outside the EU much faster. Once mutual recognition takes effect, these countries will then subject AEO-certified companies to less stringent controls. The European Union provides businesses with the status of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) the following benefits:

• fewer logistic delays
• lower administrative expenses
• higher reliability
• greater efficiency
• high speed of customs clearance
• mutual recognition