Regulations Governing the Certification and Management of the Authorized Economic Operators Article 17

Manufacturers are entitled to apply to Customs for AEOS certification by submitting the documents prescribed in Paragraph 1 of Article 11 and documents of factory registration if they:1. meet the criteria set forth in Paragraph 1 of Article 10; and2. established pursuant to the Regulations Governing the Administration and Counseling of Manufacturers and other relevant regulations.Customs may adopt the following preferential measures for manufacturers with AEOS status in Science Parks, Technology Industrial Parks, or Agricultural Technology Parks or Free Trade Zones:1. Waiving the guarantee deposit while the AEOS fulfill one of the following conditions:(1) Those with bonded goods of a value under NTD 10 million to be transported out of the park or zone for commissioned repair, test, or assembling test.(2) Those with bonded goods of a value under NTD 10 million to be transported to the duty-levying areas for display.2. Reduced frequency of on-site auditing on account book and data report at the factory.3. “Bills of Material” could be vetted through paper document, while on-site validation is not required unless it is necessary.