Hyundai Motor Tunisia wins AEO certification from local customs, cementing No. 1 market position

Hyundai Motor Tunisia has obtained Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification from local customs authorities. Building on logistics benefits such as streamlined customs clearance, the company is strengthening its market dominance by securing a rapid vehicle and parts supply chain.

According to Hyundai Motor Tunisia on Nov. 5, the company received AEO certification at a ceremony held under the patronage of Michket Slama Khaldi, Tunisia's Minister of Finance. The event was attended by key political and business figures, including Mohamed Hedi Safer, Director General of Tunisia Customs, Samir Majoul, President of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA), and Aslan Berjeb, President of the Confederation of Tunisian Citizen Enterprises (CONECT).

AEO is a program in which customs authorities certify companies with excellent import-export safety management after reviewing their regulatory compliance, internal control systems, and financial soundness. Certified companies receive various customs administrative benefits, including reduced physical inspections, simplified document reviews, and shorter clearance times. Tunisia Customs grants this status only to domestic companies with transparent tax and social security fund payment records that meet security standards. Given the high import dependence of the automobile and parts sales business, rapid customs clearance reduces waiting times and directly cuts logistics costs.

Hyundai Motor has laid the groundwork to maximize local logistics efficiency through this certification. The Tunisian new-car market is seeing intense competition for market share, with Asian brands clearly strong. According to local auto sales statistics, Hyundai Motor sold 4,351 new vehicles in Tunisia in the January-August period this year, ranking first overall ahead of Kia (4,260 units) and Citroën (3,187 units). As the lead changes hands depending on monthly sales volume, securing logistics competitiveness is essential to maintaining sales. Preferential customs treatment supports stable parts supply and faster vehicle delivery, underpinning local after-sales service competitiveness.

Hyundai Motor Tunisia said the certification reflects recognition by the local government of the company's core values of transparency, regulatory compliance, and reliability. "This certification demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhering to the strictest standards and solidifying our operational practices," the company said. "We will actively contribute to an economic environment based on trust and responsibility."

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