UK, Singapore Customs Recognition Deal to Take Effect Aug. 1

The U.K.-Singapore Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Authorized Economic Operators (see 2306270024) will take effect Aug. 1, Singapore Customs announced. Companies certified via Singapore Customs' Secure Trade Partnership-Plus program "can now benefit from facilitated clearance for their goods exported to the UK," Singapore Customs said. Companies certified under the U.K.'s AEO program will have the same benefits. The announcement outlines the steps companies must take under the arrangement, including having exporting or importing firms obtain the AEO code from their U.K. business partners.