Supply Chain

Since 2008, Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe (FSEU) has been awarded the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO = Zugelassener Wirtschaftsbeteiligter) status by the Customs Authority Darmstadt (Hauptzollamt Darmstadt).

AEO Certification is granted in one of three categories: Simplification by Customs Law (AEO C), Security and Safety (AEO S), or Simplification by Customs Law / Security and Safety (AEO F). FSEU received the highest category, AEO F.

AEO Status speeds up the flow of goods and materials through customs, an important consideration for companies operating internationally. For this reason it has started to play a key role in the selection of suppliers among members of the automotive industry, OEM customers and foreign trade authorities. AEO accredited companies are entitled to privileges with regard to security and safety-related customs inspections, and simplification of otherwise complex customs regulations.

AEO Status offers shippers advantages that include privileged and expedited customs clearance, control and confirmation of certificates of origin and community status, and the shortening of advance notification terms.

In order to apply for AEO Status, FSEU needed to demonstrate testable customs and financial accounting as well as proven financial security. Furthermore, FSEU had to demonstrate transparent organisation of their customs processes and appropriate security procedures against unauthorised access to goods or data.

The overall aim of the AEO programme is to provide security to the international supply chain starting from the manufacturer of goods and finishing with delivery to the end-user.

Based on a stringent audit conducted at FSEU by the Customs Authority Darmstadt, FSEU enjoys AEO Status, which is valid throughout the EU. It is also acknowledged in Japan and the USA.

In April 2012, Japan Customs has assigned an identification number (A00003V5DE00) to FSEU as an EU AEO for mutual recognition purposes. The use of this number by our Japanese business partners will enable Japanese customs to take into account FSEU’s status as an EU AEO favourably during security analysis, leading to a reduction of inspections and increased predictability of FSEU’s supply chain.