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Customs Act — Article 255-5 (Revocation of Certification of AEOs)

관세법 제255조의5

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2023-06-05. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-10-02) — check the Korean original.

Where an AEO falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the Commissioner of the Korea Customs Service may revoke the AEO certification: Provided, That he or she shall revoke his or her certification in cases falling under subparagraph 1:

1. Where the AEO has obtained the certification or the renewal of certification by fraud or other improper means;

2. Where the Commissioner of the Korea Customs Service determines that the AEO is not the same as it was certified due to transfer, acquisition, split, merger, or the like;

3. Where the AEO ceases to meet the safety management standards under Article 255-2 (1);

4. Where the AEO receives a disposition of suspension under Article 255-3 (3) at least five times during the effective period of the certification;

5. Where the AEO fails to comply with a corrective order issued under Article 255-3 (4) without good cause;

6. Where the AEO violates statutes or regulations related to export and import as prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 21, 2021]

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