Question: Hello, We have a new 3PL provider. They generate invoices for our small parcel shipments and if AES filing is needed, they will reach out to us. Normally we require a copy of the invoice and packing list when we submit for AES filing. For our 3PL the invoice doesn’t generate until after they […]
Question: We are consolidating multiple orders and shipping overseas. Once they arrive at the freight forwarder warehouse (sometimes to our overseas company warehouse) the pallets are broken down and the orders are then forwarded to the customer. However, how should AES be filed? Who is the ultimate consignee in this situation, where the end-user may […]
Question: We are in the process of creating an export process manual as we have multiple entities exporting from US. In order to get access to ACE data for exports for our different TAX ID numbers, Customs requires the user to provide 3 ITN numbers to vet our request. We do not have record of […]
Question: We are in the process of creating an export process manual as we have multiple entities exporting from US. In order to get access to ACE data for exports for our different TAX ID numbers, Customs requires the user to provide 3 ITN numbers to vet our request. We do not have record of […]
Question: If a shipment is rejected at the US border and not entered into the commerce of the US,, when exported back out of the US is this handled on an IE bond? Is AES required to be filed and if so, is there a shipment code for rejected goods? Answer 1: IE Bond Handling: Yes […]
Question: If we have an employee bringing a cellphone or a laptop (ECCN other than EAR99) to Hong Kong or China, what would we list as the Ultimate Consignee name and address in the AES filing? It will remain in the employee’s possession. Answer 1: All, It was my understanding these were still considered Tools […]
Question: Do you need to be a US Citizen to be allowed to file an EEI? Answer 1: U.S. Citizenship is not required, but you must have a U.S. physically address and an EIN number. The linked document below lays out the requirements and steps to get started. www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/aesdirect/register_access_aesdirect.pdf Answer 2: No. the regs […]
Question: Hello Members, Recently, a division made mistakes when self-filing EEI. The errors involved the incorrect Port of Export and Carrier Name. The division is currently in the process of correcting these transactions. My question pertains to when the freight forwarder is authorized as the filing agent. Since the authorized agent files the EEI, including […]
Question: I’ve read the FTR as many times as I could, and I wanted to confirm my understanding regarding the review of AES submissions. My understanding is that there is no regulatory requirement to review AES submissions, but it is considered a best practice. Additionally, the regulations do not specify a particular number or percentage […]
Question: Questions to the group. We export to Canada, household goods (no vehicle. no items that require a license). A new person in our company is telling us we are in violation since we do not have the below on our commercial invoice: NO EEI 30.[specific regulatory section] Is this correct? Is it a requirement? […]
Question: Hello, Members! There was a posting related to AES EEI violation and this triggered me to think of this question. When you are self-filling EEI for exports done by parcel carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and DHL, we may not know where the port of export is. We have an idea depending on which […]
Question: Is there a legal restriction that does not permit a foreign person working outside the US to file an export filing in AES on behalf of the USPPI? We have a facility in Mexico setup as a Maquiladora. Can we have a full-time employee of that facility have access to our AES account and […]
