On August 6, 2025, Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance announced that the “Project for Implementing the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on AEO/PIP Programs between Taiwan and Canada” would be launched on August 8, 2025.

1. Goal

This Project contains guidelines to realize the terms set forth in the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)/Partners in Protection (PIP) Programs between Taiwan and Canada, which will provide preferential treatments in customs clearance for the participating AEO/PIP members from the other territory, so as to further enhance bilateral trade facilitation and security.

2. Date of Implementation

The MRA will be implemented on August 8, 2025.

3. Participating AEO/PIP Members

(1) AEOS (Security and Safety AEO) exporters in Taiwan.
(2) PIP exporters in Canada.

4. MRA Benefits for AEO/PIP Members

Each Customs will reduce the import documentary check and/or cargo inspection rate for goods exported from the other territory.

5. Exchange of AEO/PIP List

(1) Both Customs will exchange the list of their participating AEO/PIP members with each other. The data fields in the list include the identification code (certificate number), company name, address, and approval status.

(2) Taiwanese AEO exporters seeking the aforementioned MRA benefits shall log in to the AEO official website of Taiwan Customs and sign up for the Project. This will enable Taiwan Customs to provide updated AEO member lists to Canada Customs on a monthly basis.

6. Mechanism of Identifying the AEO/PIP Members from the Other Territory

AEO/PIP exporters participating in this Project must inform their importers in the counterpart country to declare the exporter’s identification code when lodging import declarations. Each customs administration will verify the declared AEO/PIP identification code against its records. Upon successful verification, the declared shipment will receive facilitation benefits.

7. Instructions for Taiwanese AEO Exporters and Taiwanese Importers of Canadian PIP Exporters

(1) For Taiwan’s AEO exporters:

Since Canada Customs directly manages the identification and recognition process for Taiwanese AEO exporters, no additional action is required by Taiwan’s AEO exporters at the time of exportation.

(2) For Taiwan’s importers of Canadian PIP exporters’ goods:

When filing an import declaration (Form NX5105) for goods exported by Canadian PIP members, the importer must enter the Canadian PIP identification code (a five-digit numeric code, format XXXXX) in Box 30 “Foreign Seller’s AEO Code.”

8. Customs Inquiry Points

Enterprises with questions regarding this Project may contact:
Mr. Lin, Department of Customs Clearance Affairs

Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance
Tel: (02) 2550-5500 ext. 2566
Email: 007126@customs.gov.tw