Government Sponsored Supply Chain Security Program

Japan

Supply Chain Security Program Overview

AEO ( Japan )

The Authorized Economic Operator program in Japan has already a mutual recognition agreement with the United States. Established in 2007, the number of companies joining the program is rapidly growing.

Country:

Japan
Program Name:

Authorized Economic Operator
Program Acronym:

AEO
Program Status:

Active
Responsible Government Agency: Japan Customs
Year Established:

2007
Current Members:

385 (Estimate)
Eligible Types of Business
  • Importers (72)
  • Exporters (230)
  • Ocean Carriers
  • Air Carriers
  • Customs Brokers (14)
  • Freight Forwarders
Supply Chain Security Certification available:

Yes
Customs Compliance certification available:

Yes
Certification validity:

N/A
Special program benefits:

N/A
Program Setup Requirements
On-line application:

N/A
On-line portal account:

Yes
Detailed security profile:

Yes
Profile supporting documents:

N/A
Government Review Requirements
Security verification:

Yes
Customs Compliance verification:

Yes
Financial Solvency verification:

Yes
Accounting System verification:

N/A
On-site supply chain security program verification visit

Yes
Required Documented Procedures
Customs Compliance

Yes
Internal Recordkeeping

N/A
Accounting System

N/A
Logistics System

N/A
Export Process Map

N/A
Site Plan

N/A
Risk Assessment

N/A
Business Partner Requirements

Yes
Container Security

N/A
Physical Access Controls

N/A
Personnel Security

N/A
Procedural Security

N/A
Shipping Security

N/A
Receiving Security

N/A
Security Training

Yes
Physical Security

Yes
Information Systems Security

N/A
Incident Management and Investigations

N/A
Crisis Management and Incident Recovery

N/A
Annual Maintenance Requirements
Security Profile Update:

N/A
Security Awareness Training:

Yes
Security Program Self Evaluation:

N/A
Security Program Self Testing:

Yes
Regular Monitoring by Government Authorities:

N/A
Validation Requirements
Validation visit by Government Authorities:

N/A
Validation visit frequency:

N/A
Validation visit to foreign vendors:

N/A
Pre-validation supporting documents:

N/A
Validation Questionnaire:

N/A
Validation Presentation:

N/A
Government Issued Validation Report:

N/A
Response to Validation Report:

N/A
Mutual Recognition Agreements
Active
  • New Zealand
  • United States
Pending
  • European Union
  • Canada
Web based Resources
Official Government Resources
Other:
Other Comments *
  • None

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