Question: For members that use AES EEI filing exemption 15 CFR 30.37(o), do you use only for shipments under license exception AVS? If not, please explain how your company implements the practical use of 30.37(o). Thank you, Membership! Answer 1: Hello, No, AES EEI filing exemption 15 CFR 30.37(o) is not limited to shipments under […]
Question: Different internal teams export laptops to new or existing employees as needed. Team A has exported laptops, i.e. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 or Dell EliteBooks, using 5A992.c using NLR as the country of destination is not flagged requiring a license. Team B exports the same laptops using 5A992.c using ENC as the license exception instead […]
Question: I am interested in understanding which fields the members are reviewing in the ACE reports. We currently review approximately ten fields, and I am considering whether all of them are necessary, such as the Port Value. Answer 1: If it is routed, you should audit all of the approximately 12 data points that the […]
Question: I am looking for guidance regarding SLI signature requirements. We currently provide SLI to the forwarder to complete EEI filings, we are also designated as the USPPI and shipment are routed transactions. The organization has taken the approach because the shipment is a routed transaction and the Incoterm is EXW, a signature is not […]
Question: We have some commercially available tablets with the ECCN 5A992.c that need to be exported to Canada. The value is a total of $4,250 for the schedule B. I know that Canada is exempt from the $2,500 EEI threshold requirement. However for documentation purposes of not filing EEI, would we cite No EEI 30.36 […]
Question: Hi, this seems like it should be a simple question, but I can’t find confirmation anywhere. When exporting from the US to Guam, I know an EEI isn’t required since it is a US territory. However, what about 600 series items? It appears that no EEI is required, but can someone confirm? Answer 1: 30.2(d)(e) […]
Question: Is there a way to view under AES-202 the USPPI address submitted? I’m trying to ensure that the export filings are submitted correctly. Answer 1: Yes, all the USPPI address fields are available, you need to create a customized AES-202 report and add those fields. You can also get the full addresses for Ultimate […]
Question: It is common practice for our company to issue upward or downward transfer pricing adjustments (TPAs) to our related parties. Transfer pricing agreements are established with a principal-distributor relationship. TPAs are most often issued on an annual fiscal basis and have potential to also be issued on a quarterly basis when market supply and […]
Question: Am I required to correct the export date on an EEI filing if it ends up that the actual export date is different from what was put on the pre-departure EEI filing? Same question for the departure port – if we assumed the package was going to leave from our local port, but the […]
Question: As of recent, we’ve had some push back from ocean carriers to display the ITN on the bill of lading. In accordance with 15 CFR §30.7, it’s my understanding that the proof of filing, e.g. ITN, or an exception must be annotated on the bill of lading. The SI is submitted with the ITN […]
Question: My employer exports large machinery. When shipping a complete machine to MX, there can be as many as 55 trucks and they often ship over a 3–4-week span. We do not provide itemized invoices to the customer, we invoice them for the single machine. We do, however provide itemized packing lists for each truck, […]
Question: Hello Members, my company exports large machines where as many as 55 trucks are shipped across the border for one complete machine. This often happens over a span of several weeks. Looking at the EEI filing regulations, I do not see any guidance on multi-truck shipments and how the EEI filings should be handled. […]
