Question: The broker did not include the ECCN 5A002.a.2 with License Exception ENC 740.17(b)(1) in the AES filing. The manufacturer initially indicated that the items are “U.S. origin,” and we filed the shipment as such. Later, the manufacturer clarified that the U.S. origin designation applies for EAR jurisdiction purposes only, while the physical items show […]
Question: US Entity receives a PO from a Brazilian Entity for the purchase of copolymer 3902.30 aka goods (values is over $2,500USD) US Entity bills the Brazilian Entity and receives the financial benefit from the sale. To obtain the goods, the US Entity submits a PO to a Japanese Entity to purchase the goods from […]
Question: Our logistics team is exploring the use of a German vendor to submit AES filings on our behalf. My concern is whether this is permissible under U.S. regulations. Specifically, 15 CFR 30.60(a) states that providing false or misleading information to a foreign principal is prohibited. It also implies the control of export records must remain within […]
Question: Recently started delving into our AES202 data in detail (just got all our exporter numbers available in ACE reports. We have several LEs that are all part of the same large international “group” (i.e. all roll up to same corporate owner), and I support all of them for trade compliance in the US. I […]
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 […]
