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May  2004             

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Automated Export System (AES)

 

The Automated Export System (AES) is the electronic way to file the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) and ocean manifest information directly to U.S. Customs. On the links below you will find information on the history and future of AES, technical documentation, software vendors, AESDirect and many other items of interest related to AES. AES Outreach: askAES@census.gov


About AES - Introduction


AES Technical Documentation
 

AES COMMODITY REDESIGN is now available for testing in the AES Education region. The AES Commodity Redesign will be implemented in AES production on June 8, 2004. The June 2004 AESTIR is available under AES Technical Documentation (previously titled April 2004 AESTIR - see the Summary of Changes for a complete list of any changes made to this document since it was originally posted in August 2003). Test Scripts updates posted April 19, 2004. Technical documentation including record formats. Check frequently for updates. The following referenced documents (with associated hyperlinks) provide AES information of a technical nature. This information will be of value to those who are building automated links to the AES system. Other documents of interest to the trade are found listed on the AES Main Page.


Easy Steps for AES Participation
 

Provides simple procedures for paperless filing for the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) and Ocean Manifests through an Automated Export System (AES) directly to CBP. The instructions offer quick tips on filing a letter of intent and other pertinent information.


Updates and Notices to the Trade
 

AES Toll-free Hotline, 1-800-549-0595 , Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST


U.S. Customs Client Representatives   (15 KB. - pdf)
 

Listing - names, telephone and fax numbers.

For  Information: AES Toll-free Hotline, 1-800-549-0595 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST

New Shippers' Export Declaration (SED) Form Required Starting January 18, 2004

As a result of changes to the FTSR, on October 18, 2003, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) now requires the export community to use a new SED form.


AES Calendar of Events

Information about AES meetings and Foreign Trade Export Regulations Seminars is now available on the U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Meetings and Presentations website. A link is provide on the right. Information related to the Automated Export System can also be obtained by calling the AES Hotline at 1-800-549-0595 or by email at AESMeeting@Census.gov


Frequently Asked Questions


Letter of Intent


Relevant Links

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