FTR AES certification

FTR AES Exemption list been uploaded full. Some of the records cannot be accessed. JPMC suggest cleaning up the list. Also, JPMC suggest to have logic behind the proposed FTR AES Exemptions, otherwise the risk of Customer selecting wrong exemption is high. At the current stage is not acceptable. PB to update what logic could be used.

Correction... CIS-I-166 was already marked as duplicate. Leaving this one as In Progress.

Marking this as Duplicate status, as it is the same as CIS-I-166

We confirmed that we should be supporting this for DHL. PB will fix this. We are working on getting a date.

We are looking into DHL rules.

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FTR AES Examption are not available while using DHL as carrier. Please review.

Please provide a sign-off as required, the above explanation should help.

Hi Kevin - This has got nothing to do with the carrier, AES certification and exemption are both carrier agnostic. Here is a quick snippet, let us know if JP is ok with this.

AES (Automated Export System) certification refers to a process related to the export of goods from the United States. The Automated Export System is a U.S. government program that allows exporters, freight forwarders, and other parties involved in international trade to electronically file export information with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency. It's essential for businesses and individuals involved in international trade to understand and follow the requirements associated with AES certification to facilitate smooth and lawful export operations from the United States. It is a US government requirement for exports that meet the EEI Filing Requirements & do not have an exemption (see below) and carrier agnostic. When required, shipper must file their commodity details at AESDirect.gov and they will get an ITN number as confirmation or exemption number or license.

While it is not required for all countries, the use of AES is determined by the destination of the exported goods and the nature of the items being shipped. Here are some key points to consider:

1. Destination Countries: AES is typically required for exports from the United States to most foreign countries. The specific rules and thresholds may vary by destination, and there are some exemptions for certain low-value or low-risk shipments.

2. Exemptions: Some low-value shipments, personal shipments, and shipments to U.S. territories may be exempt from the AES filing requirements. However, even in cases of exemptions, it's essential to be aware of any specific requirements or restrictions that may apply.

3. Export Control Regulations: In addition to AES, U.S. exporters must also comply with export control regulations administered by various government agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Commerce (for dual-use items), the U.S. Department of State (for defense articles), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (for sanctions-related matters). These regulations may apply to exports to specific countries or entities, and compliance is separate from AES requirements.

4. Sanctioned and Restricted Countries: Exports to certain countries, entities, or individuals may be subject to additional restrictions, sanctions, or licensing requirements beyond AES. It's crucial to check the U.S. government's lists of sanctioned or restricted parties and countries to ensure compliance.

5. Industry and Product-Specific Regulations: Some industries, such as defense and technology, have specific export regulations that apply to their products. Exporters of these items may need to meet additional requirements, including export licenses and reporting.

EEI Filing Requirements - File your export transaction when your shipment includes any of the following shipments:

• valued over $2,500 per Schedule B number and is sent from the same exporter to the same buyer and on the same day; (According to the FTR Section 30.1(c), value is defined as the selling price in U.S. dollars plus inland and domestic freight, insurance, and other charges to the U.S. seaport, airport, or land border port of export);

• requiring an export license, regardless of value or destination;

• subject to the ITAR even if they are exempt from export licensing requirements regardless of value or destination;

• falling under “600 series” of the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) for items enumerated in paragraphs “a to x”;

• requiring license exception-Strategic Trade Authorization (STA);

• destined for Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria (regardless of value);

• rough diamonds, regardless of value (HTS 7102.10, 7102.21 and 7102.31) and destination;

• self-propelled vehicles;

• shipped TO Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands (with the same requirements as shipping to foreign countries.)

EEI Filing Exemptions

• Small shipments up to $2,500 U.S.

• Shipments FROM the U.S. to Canada of ANY amount unless the merchandise requires an export license or permit, is subject to ITAR, or involves rough diamonds, self-propelled vehicles, or is transiting Canada. If Canada exempt, note on the commercial invoice.

• Shipments TO most U.S. possessions (i.e. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Midway Island, Wake Island, and American Samoa).

• For additional exemptions, see the FTR Sections 30.36-30.40.

• Shipments FROM the U.S. or Puerto Rico to other U.S. Territories.

Note - There are additional requirements defined here: https://www.trade.gov/filing-your-export-shipments-through-automated-export-system-aes. Some countries do not allow for Electronic Trade documents and so in this case a paper documentation is required such as Commercial Invoice and or Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED).