Since 30 Dec. 2011, the company MTF Technik Hardy Schürfeld GmbH & Co. KG is allowed to carry the AEO logo of the European Union and therefore is recognised as "Authorised Economic Operator". This certification has been done by the German customs authority and is granted to companies which comply to especially high security standards in customs proceedings. In particular, the criteria customs compliance, appropriate record-keeping and financial solvency have to be fulfilled.
An AEO-certified company is generally acknowledged by the customs autorities as a safe partner and benefits from facilitations in customs clearance.
The AEO certificate of MTF Technik has the identification no. DE AEOC 112353.
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