AES Filing: Planning for Downtime The AES Downtime Policy applies only when either the AES or AESDirect is not operational. It is important that if you use commercial software or in-house software and it becomes inoperative, you must find another way to report in EEI to stay in compliance. If using other software, you should consider that several companies that use … [Read more...]
New FTR’s Enforcement Begins Tomorrow October 3, 2014
New FTR's Enforcement Begins Tomorrow October 3, 2014 Here’s part of what’s happening tomorrow on October 3: Customs and Border Protection may begin issuing penalties for non-compliance AES Direct will begin issuing fatal errors related to the new data elements AESDirect will begin issuing fatal errors related to the new data elements Read here for all the changes: … [Read more...]
New FTR for Exports: Grace Period Over October 2, 2014
New FTR for Exports: Grace Period Over October 2, 2014 AES Broadcast #2014077 On April 5, 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau, in concurrence with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), implemented an 180 day informed compliance period regarding the enforcement of the Final Rule published on March 14, 2013 which revised Title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30, Foreign … [Read more...]
What is the Correct Consignee Type for AES?
What is the Correct Consignee Type for AES? Recent changes to the way US Customs require AES filings to be completed have resulted in requiring further information about your consignee. Specifically the type of company they are and how they are using your goods. Knowing your customer and their business is important not only for AES but also for export compliance in regards to … [Read more...]