Role of the Authorized Economic Operators in Providing the State Foreign Trade Safety

This paper aims to highlight the role of the authorized economic operators in providing the state foreign trade safety. The author analyses the legal framework of this institute at international and national levels. Much attention is paid to the requirements for entities wishing to obtain the authorized economic operators status, particularly of the security criteria. The study reviews the advantages and problems in implementation of the authorized economic operators status in Ukraine. To highlight the significance of Customs-Business partnership the author argues that reliable economic operators share responsibility for foreign trade security with customs, receiving significant benefits for its business.