What is an AES filing?

Filing Your Export Shipments through the Automated Export System (AES) The Automated Export System (AES) is the primary instrument used by the Census Bureau to collect U.S. export data, which becomes part of the statistics used to compile the U.S. position on merchandise trade.

What is an AES alert?

A Compliance Alert is sent by the AES when a reporting compliance violation has or has likely occurred. A common example is “Shipment Reported Late”. The filer is required to review filing practices and take steps to conform with export reporting compliance. Fatal Error Messages.

Why does the Census Bureau need information collected via AES EEI?

The AES is the primary instrument used for collecting export trade data, which are used by the Census Bureau for statistical purposes. The AES record provides the means for collecting data on U.S. exports. Public Law 107-228 of the Foreign Trade Relations Act of 2003 authorizes this collection.

Who can file AES?

There are three parties that can file the EEI data with AES: the U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI), the USPPI’s authorized agent, or the authorized agent of the Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI). The USPPI is typically the U.S. exporter, and the FPPI is typically the foreign buyer.

How do I amend an AES filing?

Corrections, cancellations, or amendments to the EEI should be transmitted to the Automated Export System (AES) as soon as they are identified. If you are having problems correcting an AES error, contact the Data Collection Branch at (800) 549-0595, option 1 or via email at [email protected].

What is a compliance alert?

Compliance alert means “an electronic response sent to the filer by the Automated Export System when the shipment was not reported in accordance with statute.

How do I cancel my AES?

The filer must cancel the submission in the AES, AESDirect, AESPcLink, or your particular filing system by selecting the delete option. (The option to delete/cancel will vary by system.)

Do I need an AES exemption?

In many cases, you do not need to file electronic export information with the Census Bureau before mailing your international shipment. In these cases, it can help to avoid unnecessary delay if you write an AES Exemption on your customs declaration.

Is AES required for shipments to China?

Effective June 29, 2020, U.S. exports destined for China (CN), Russia (RU) and Venezuela (VE) will require an EEI to be filed in the Automated Export System (AES), regardless of value.

What is AES direct?

The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) AESDirect is the primary filing tool for submitting your Electronic Export Information (EEI) to the Automated Export System (AES). When a filer submits their EEI, AES will process the information and, if accepted, respond with an Internal Transaction Number (ITN).