3 April 2025 – Traders eligible to apply for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status must be registered or licensed for a Customs activity which include importers, exporters, certified customs brokers, bonded area operators, bonded transportation companies, forwarders and shipping companies amongst others. Part of the process is to do the assessment, follow these easy steps:
Step 1: Register, nominate, book the assessment following the process SC-CF-37 – Sufficient Knowledge Competency Assessment for AEO – External Guide
Step 2: Assessment Preparation – The External Policies only, found in the Related Documents section hereunder, serve as study material.
Step 3: Watch the video on our SARS TV channel: AEO Customs Sufficient Knowledge
Step 4: Complete the assessment.
For more information, see the AEO webpage.
