[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 144 (Wednesday, July 28, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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Part III
Department of Commerce
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Bureau of the Census
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15 CFR Part 30
Amendment to Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations: Provisions for
Filing Shipper's Export Data Electronically Using the Automated Export
System (AES); Final Rule
Federal Register / Vol. 64, No. 144 / Wednesday, July 28, 1999 /
Rules and Regulations
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census
15 CFR Part 30
[Docket No. 980929251-9148-03]
RIN 0607-AA19
Amendment to Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations: Provisions for
Filing Shipper's Export Data Electronically Using the Automated Export
System (AES)
AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) is amending the Foreign
Trade Statistics Regulations (FTSR) to add provisions for filing
shipper's export data electronically using the Automated Export System
(AES). The AES is an export information gathering and processing system
developed through cooperative efforts between the U.S. Customs Service
(Customs), the Census Bureau, other federal agencies, and the export
community. The AES is a completely voluntary system that provides an
alternative to filing the paper Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) and
manifest data, and will greatly streamline and improve the exporting
process. Export information is collected electronically and edited
immediately, and errors are detected and corrected at the time of
filing. AES is a nationwide system operational at all ports and for all
methods of transportation. Customs also is revising appropriate
sections of its Customs Regulations in a final rule published elsewhere
in this issue of the Federal Register. The Customs regulations will
conform to the electronic filing provisions and requirements contained
in this final rule.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule will become effective July 28, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Harvey Monk, Jr., Chief, Foreign
Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 2104, Federal Building 3,
Washington, DC 20233-6700, by telephone on (301) 457-2255, by fax on
(301) 457-2645, or by E-mail at: c.h.monk.jr@ccmail.census.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On October 9, 1998, Customs and the Census Bureau published a joint
notice in the Federal Register (63 FR 54438) that informed the public
of the current status of the Automated Export System (AES). The AES is
an electronic reporting system jointly developed by the Census Bureau
and Customs that allows exporters or their authorized agents to
transmit commodity Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) information, and
carriers to transmit transportation (outbound manifest) information.
That notice also informed the public of other developments affecting
the implementation of the AES and announced that the Census Bureau and
Customs would be developing regulations to implement provisions and
requirements for filing export information electronically through the
AES. Since the background information contained in that notice fully
recounts the development of the AES to date, it is incorporated here by
reference.
The Census Bureau published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the
Federal Register (64 FR 7412) on Friday, February 12, 1999, proposing
to add regulations to 15 CFR Part 30 for filing Shipper's export data
electronically using the AES. Customs also published a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register (64 FR 7422) on Friday,
February 12, 1999, proposing to revise appropriate sections of its
Customs Regulations, 19 CFR, Chapter 1, to reference Census Bureau
regulations that will provide for electronic filing requirements using
the AES to provide for certain procedural safeguards regarding
applicant's and participant's rights vis-a-vis Customs actions and to
provide for a Sea Carriers Manifest Module for the submission of
manifest information in the ocean environment.
The AES is a joint venture between Customs, the Census Bureau, and
other federal agencies that will provide a seamless Government export
information processing system to allow the trade community to report
export data electronically. The AES also is the cornerstone of Customs'
and the Census Bureau's reinvestment strategy to support and facilitate
the movement of exports. Automation will help remove the time consuming
paper processing barriers that now hinder the flow of trade. The AES
will greatly improve the accuracy of the export data provided to the
Census Bureau and will allow the Census Bureau, in turn, to provide
more accurate export data and a wider range of export data needed by
businesses to stay competitive in the global trade market today. The
AES is in alignment with the global shift to the electronic movement of
all business information.
The AES will result in the elimination of redundant reporting of
export data to multiple agencies. It brings savings in both human
resources and paper handling. It greatly increases the accuracy of
trade statistics, which will allow for improvement in public and
private sector decision making. Under AES, increased accuracy of trade
information, the prohibition of illegal exports, and effective
enforcement of license requirements can all be achieved while the flow
of trade is facilitated. Although paper filing of the SED and manifest
documents will still be permitted, it is anticipated that electronic
filing through the AES will be the preferred method of export reporting
by the trade community in the near future.
General Description of the AES Process
The export process begins when the exporter decides to export
merchandise as specified in Sec. 30.1. Once the exporter makes this
decision, the exporter or their authorized forwarding agent makes
shipping arrangements with the carrier. The exporter or an authorized
filing agent transmits the shipper's export information using the AES.
This information can come directly from the exporter or his authorized
filing agent or indirectly from the aforementioned through a service
center or port authority. The shipper's export data are transmitted in
a timely manner in accordance with the provisions contained in
electronic filing Options 2, 3, and 4 (see Sec. 30.61, Electronic
Filing options). The AES validates the data against editing tables and
U.S. Government agency requirement files and generates either a
confirmation message or a fatal error message. The carrier or an
authorized filing agent transmits the export manifest data using the
AES. The AES validates the transportation data then generates either a
confirmation message or an error message. The exporter, carrier, or an
authorized filing agent must attend to any errors generated by the AES.
The AES allows the exporter, carrier, or an authorized filing agent to
transmit corrections.
Response to Comments
The Census Bureau received three comments on the proposed rule. The
comments and our responses are as follows:
1. Comment: This comment questioned: (a) the difference in
reporting full export information within 5 business days from the date
of exportation for Option 3 filers, and within 10 business days from
the date of exportation for Option 4 filers; (b) the requirement that
licensed shipments be filed using filing Option 2 or 3; and (c) concern
over the operational integrity of the AES in light of the questions
raised
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in a previous General Accounting Office report and the recent hardware
problems with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) computer
system.
Response: The Census Bureau responded to these comments as follows:
(a) the reporting provisions for Option 3 and Option 4 filers were
based on the certification requirements and related filing privileges
associated with the two filing options; (b) Option 4 was developed for
qualified exporters to file certain export data post departure. The AES
regulations allow for the filing of licensed shipments using Option 4,
if the exporter has approval of the specific licensing agency to do so;
and (c) the AES is fully capable of processing all export data
submitted electronically for the modules developed so far for using the
AES, and the Census Bureau and Customs will support all AES filers to
the greatest extent possible. The AES operates on separate hardware
from the ACE system, and although the AES currently uses the same
communication lines, we do not anticipate hardware problems with the
AES computer and communication system. No revision will be made to the
proposed rule as a result of this comment.
2. Comment: This comment generally questioned the operational
integrity of the AES and its functional compatibility with the
International Trade Data System (ITDS) and suggested that the Automated
Export Reporting Program (AERP) remain operational as filing Option 5
until the AES is fully operational.
Response: The AES is currently operational and processing data
electronically for a substantial number of exporters. The AES is
compatible with the functional requirements of the ITDS and could be
incorporated into that system for the collection and tabulation of
export data. The Census Bureau does not anticipate expensive or
unwanted conversion problems if and when that transition occurs. The
Census Bureau and Customs have been informing the trade community since
1995 that the AERP would expire on December 31, 1999. Currently, over
50 percent of AERP companies have submitted Letters of Intent to
participate in the AES, and the Census Bureau has offered full
assistance in making this transition. The AERP will not be extended
past the December 31, 1999, deadline. No revision will be made to the
proposed rule as a result of this comment.
3. Comment: This comment concerned the restriction that the export
of used self-propelled vehicles be reported predeparture using filing
Options 2 and 3 only, in lieu of also allowing this information to be
filed post departure using filing Option 4.
Response: The provision that export data for used self-propelled
vehicles as defined in 19 CFR 192.1, be transmitted predeparture using
filing Options 2 or 3, is based on Customs requirements and conditions
on the exportation and validation of such vehicles. As such, this
comment was referred to Customs for review and evaluation. Based on the
Customs response, no revision will be made to the proposed rule as a
result of this comment.
Changes to the Proposed Rule
As a result of new record format requirements and administrative/
functional adjustments, minor revisions were made to the proposed rule.
These revisions are not substantial and reflect changes required to
enhance the electronic reporting process. The changes to the proposed
rule are as follows:
(1) In Sec. 30.60(a), we added the term ``consolidators'' to the
list of AES participants to be more inclusive and to ensure that air
consolidators were included in the participant list.
(2) In Sec. 30.61(a), Option 2 filing requirements, we included an
exception from Option 2 filing restrictions for used self-propelled
vehicles exported between the United States and Puerto Rico. Because
shipments of used self-propelled vehicles between the United States and
Puerto Rico do not require the normal Customs validation, that data can
be filed using AES filing options 3 or 4. Appropriate language
indicating this filing provision also is included in Secs. 30.61(b),
Option 3 filing requirements, and 30.61(c), Option 4 filing
requirements.
(3) In Sec. 30.63(a)(1)(i), Exporter/exporter identification, the
text is revised to refer the user to the appropriate sections in the
FTSR for a detailed description of exporter responsibilities.
(4) In Sec. 30.63(a)(18), we added the term ``Shipment'' to the
term ``reference number'' to provide a more accurate description of
that record field.
(5) In Sec. 30.63(a)(22), we added ``License code'' as a separate
field in the mandatory data elements. This item was previously listed
in Sec. 30.63(b)(5) as part of the conditional data element for
``License number/CFR citation/license code'.
(6) In Sec. 30.63(b)(5), we removed the reference to license code
and included it as part of the mandatory data elements in
Sec. 30.63(a)(22).
(7) In Sec. 30.63(b)(11), the term ``Booking number'' is retitled
to read ``Transportation reference number'' as a more generic
description of the field and to be consistent with the record format
field.
(8) In Sec. 30.63(b)(12), we included ``Equipment number'' as a
conditional data element. This was previously listed as an optional
data element.
(9) In Sec. 30.63(b)(13), we added the field ``Filing option
indicator'' as a new record format field under the conditional data
elements.
(10) In Appendix A, Format for Letter of Intent, we added ``e-mail
address'' to items 2 and 3 of the contents and added ``(Monthly SED
volume)'' as a unit of measure to items 8 and 9 of the contents.
(11) In Appendix C, Part I, Method of Transportation Codes, we
added codes 21, 31, and 41 for rail containerized, truck containerized,
and air containerized shipments as a result of record format changes.
(12) In Appendix C, Part II, Export Information Codes, we added
code RP for AERP, and AE for AES, to the record format fields.
Program Requirements
In order to include provisions for the electronic filing of
shipper's export information, the Census Bureau is: (a) amending
existing sections of the FTSR, 15 CFR Part 30, and (b) adding a new
Subpart E to the FTSR to include provisions for the electronic filing
of shipper's export data.
The Census Bureau is amending appropriate sections of the FTSR to
include provisions for the electronic reporting of export data using
the AES.
The Census Bureau is amending Sec. 30.1, ``General statement of
requirements for Shipper's Export Declarations,'' to add a reference
that requirements for filing shipper's export data electronically can
be found in the new subpart on electronic filing requirements.
The Census Bureau is amending the introductory text of Sec. 30.7,
``Information required on Shipper's Export Declarations,'' to specify
that the information in this section only applies to the paper SED and
referring users to the new subpart for information required for
electronic filing of shipper's export data.
The Census Bureau is amending Sec. 30.39, ``Authorization for
reporting statistical information other than by means of individual
Shipper's Export Declarations filed for each shipment,'' to replace
existing electronic filing programs with the AES and to reflect current
Census Bureau authority to authorize alternative methods of filing
shipper's export data.
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The Census Bureau is amending Sec. 30.91, ``Confidential
information, Shipper's Export Declarations,'' item (a) ``Confidential
status'' to clarify that confidentiality provisions apply to all export
information supplied to the Census Bureau whether filed electronically
or in any other approved format.
To include new provisions and requirements for the electronic
filing of shipper's export information using the AES, the Census Bureau
is adding a new subpart (Subpart E) in the current FTSR on electronic
filing requirements for submitting shipper's export information. To
accomplish this, the current Subpart E--General Requirements-
Importers--is redesignated to read Subpart F, and Subpart E is renamed
and reserved for ``Electronic Filing Requirements-Shippers Export
Information.'' The current Subpart F is redesignated Subpart G--Special
Provisions for Particular Types of Import Transactions. The current
Subpart G is redesignated Subpart H--General Administrative Provisions.
The new Subpart E--Electronic Filing Requirements-Shipper's Export
Information--will consist of Secs. 30.60 through 30.66 to include:
Sec. 30.60 General requirements for filing export and manifest data
electronically using the Automated Export System (AES)
Sec. 30.61 Electronic filing options
Sec. 30.62 AES Certification, qualifications and standards
Sec. 30.63 Information required to be reported electronically
through AES (data elements)
Sec. 30.64 Transmitting and correcting AES information
Sec. 30.65 Annotating the proper exemption legends for shipments
transmitted electronically
Sec. 30.66 Recordkeeping and documentation requirements
The revisions contained in this rule are consistent with the
provisions of the Customs Regulations. The U.S. Customs Service,
Department of the Treasury, concurs with the provisions contained in
this final rule.
Rulemaking Requirements
This rule is exempt from all requirements of Section 553 of the
Administrative Procedures Act because it deals with a foreign affairs
function (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1)).
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Because a notice of proposed rulemaking is not required by 5 U.S.C.
553 or any other law, a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is not required
and has not been prepared (5 U.S.C. 603(a)).
Executive Orders
This rule has been determined to be not significant for purposes of
Executive Order 12866. This rule does not contain policies with
federalism implications sufficient to warrant preparation of the
federalism assessment under Executive Order 12612.
Paperwork Reduction Act
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person is required
to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure
to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements
of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) unless that collection of
information displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Control Number.
This rule covers collections of information subject to the
provisions of the PRA, which were cleared by OMB under OMB Control
Number 0607-0152.
This rule will have no impact on the current reporting-hour burden
requirements as approved under OMB Control Number 0607-0152 under
provisions of the PRA of 1995, Public Law 104-13.
List of Subjects in 15 CFR Part 30
Economic statistics, Exports, Foreign trade, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Amendments to 15 CFR Part 30
For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Census Bureau is
amending 15 CFR chapter I, part 30, as follows:
PART 30--FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICS
1. The authority citation for 15 CFR Part 30 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 13 U.S.C. 301-307; Reorganization Plan
No. 5 of 1950 (3 CFR 1949-1953 Comp., 1004); Department of Commerce
Organization Order No. 35-2A. August 4, 1975, 40 FR 42765.
Subpart A--General Requirements--Exporters
2. Section 30.1 is amended by adding paragraph (c) to read as
follows:
Sec. 30.1 General statement of requirements for Shipper's Export
Declarations.
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(c) In lieu of filing paper Shipper's Export Declarations as
provided elsewhere in this section, exporters or their authorized
agents have the option to file shipper's export information
electronically, as provided in subpart E of this part. The Electronic
filing requirements for filing shipper's export declaration information
are contained in subpart E of this part, Electronic Filing
Requirements-Shipper's Export Information.
3. Section 30.7 is amended by revising the introductory text to
read as follows:
Sec. 30.7 Information required on Shipper's Export Declarations.
The following information shall be furnished in the appropriate
spaces provided on the paper copy of the Shipper's Export Declaration
and shall conform to the requirements set forth in this section. (See
Sec. 30.92 for information as to the statistical classification
Schedules C and D referred to in this section. Also, see Sec. 30.8 for
information required on Form 7513 in addition to these requirements.)
For information required to be filed electronically see Sec. 30.63.
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Subpart C--Special Provisions Applicable Under Particular
Circumstances
4. Section 30.39 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 30.39 Authorization for reporting statistical information other
than by means of individual Shipper's Export Declarations filed for
each shipment.
(a) The Census Bureau, with the concurrence of appropriate
government agencies, may authorize exemptions from the requirement of
Sec. 30.6 that a separate Shipper's Export Declaration be filed for
each shipment.
(b) Application for certification and approval to file shipper's
export data electronically using the Automated Export System (AES) can
be made directly to the Census Bureau in accordance with the provisions
specified in Sec. 30.60. Certification and approval procedures and
qualification standards for filing shipper's export data electronically
are contained in Sec. 30.62.
(c) Authorization for other alternative methods of filing shipper's
export information will be issued only when, in the judgment of the
Census Bureau, complete and accurate information will be available on a
prescribed basis from the records of the applicant and where the
alternate filing method for shipments represents a reduction of
reporting cost or burden. Where export control is a consideration, such
authorizations will be granted only when, in the judgment of the
appropriate controlling government agency, the applicant has
demonstrated that it has established adequate internal operating
procedures and has taken other satisfactory safeguards to assure
compliance with export control
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regulations of the appropriate government agency or agencies.
Subparts E through G [Redesignated as Subparts F Through H]
5. Subparts E through G are redesignated as subparts F through H,
respectively.
6. A new Subpart E, consisting of Secs. 30.60 through 30.66, is
added to read as follows:
Subpart E--Electronic Filing Requirements--Shipper's Export Information
Sec.
30.60 General requirements for filing export and manifest data
electronically using the Automated Export System (AES).
30.61 Electronic filing options.
30.62 AES Certification, qualifications, and standards.
30.63 Information required to be reported electronically through
AES (data elements).
30.64 Transmitting and correcting AES information.
30.65 Annotating the proper exemption legends for shipments
transmitted electronically.
30.66 Recordkeeping and documentation requirements.
Subpart E--Electronic Filing Requirements--Shipper's Export
Information
Sec. 30.60 General requirements for filing export and manifest data
electronically using the Automated Export System (AES).
The Automated Export System (AES) transmissions by exporters or
their authorized filing agents that meet the requirements of this
subpart constitute the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) for purposes
of this part. This section outlines the general requirements for
participating in the AES. Several filing options are available for
transmitting shipper's export data. The first option is the standard
paper filing of the SED. The AES also provides AES participants with
three electronic filing options for submission of shipper's export
data.
(a) Participation. Participation in the AES is voluntary and is
designed to use technology available to both large and small
businesses. Companies that are not automated can submit data through a
service center or port authority that provides the capability to
communicate with the Customs Data Center in the same way as automated
companies. Companies may also buy a software package designed by an AES
certified software vendor. Certified trade participants (filing agents)
can transmit to and receive data from the AES pertaining to merchandise
being exported from the United States. Participants in the AES process,
who may apply for AES certification, include exporters or their
authorized forwarding agents, carriers, non-vessel operating common
carriers (NVOCC), consolidators, port authorities, software vendors, or
service centers. Once becoming certified, an AES filer (filing agent)
must agree to stay in complete compliance with all export rules and
regulations.
(b) Letter of Intent. The first requirement for all participation
in AES, including approval for Option 4 filing privileges, is to submit
a complete and accurate Letter of Intent to the Census Bureau. The
Letter of Intent is a written statement of a company's desire to
participate in AES. It must set forth a commitment to develop,
maintain, and adhere to Customs and Census Bureau performance
requirements and operations standards. Once the Letter of Intent is
received, a U.S. Customs Client Representative and a Census Bureau
Client Representative will be assigned to work with the company. The
Census Bureau will forward additional information to prepare the
company for filing export data using the AES. The format and content
for preparing the Letter of Intent is provided in Appendix A of this
part.
(c) General filing and transmission requirements. The data elements
required for filing shipper's export data electronically are contained
in Sec. 30.63. For AES, the difference is that the certified filer must
transmit the shipper's export information electronically using the AES,
rather than delivering the paper SED to the carrier. When transmitting
export information electronically, the AES filers must comply with the
data transmission procedures determined by Customs and the Census
Bureau (See Sec. 30.62 for AES certification, qualifications, and
standards).
(d) General responsibilities of exporters, filing agents, and sea
carriers.--(1) Exporter and authorized filing agent responsibilities.
The exporter and/or their authorized agents, certified for AES filing,
are responsible for:
(i) Transmitting complete and accurate information to the AES (see
Sec. 30.4 (a) and Sec. 30.7 (d)(1), (2), and (e) for a delineation of
responsibilities of exporters and authorized forwarding agents);
(ii) Transmitting information to the AES in a timely manner in
accordance with the provisions and requirements contained in this
subpart;
(iii) Responding to messages identified as fatal error, warning,
verify, or reminder generated by AES in accordance with the provisions
contained in this subpart;
(iv) Providing the exporting carrier with the required exemption
statements or citations when an item or shipment is exempt from SED
filing requirements in accordance with provisions contained in this
subpart;
(v) Transmitting corrections or cancellations to information
transmitted to the AES as soon as the need for such changes is
determined in accordance with provisions contained in this subpart; and
(vi) Maintaining all necessary and proper documentation related to
the AES export transaction in accordance with provisions contained in
this subpart.
(2) Sea carrier responsibilities. The exporting sea carrier also is
responsible for transmitting timely, accurate, and complete manifests
and bills of lading information to AES for all cargo being shipped. The
exporting sea carrier is also responsible for transmitting booking,
receipt of booking, departure, and manifest messages to AES. Customs
and Census Bureau officials, with written agreement of the exporting
sea carrier, can provide for alternative methods of filing manifest and
SED information to that found in this Subpart. For exporting carrier
responsibilities, see Subpart B, of this part, General Requirements--
Exporting Carriers. For electronic filing of manifest information using
the AES, see 19 CFR 4.76, Procedures and responsibilities for
electronic filing of sea manifests through AES.
Sec. 30.61 Electronic filing options.
As an alternative to filing paper Shipper's Export Declaration
forms (Option 1), three electronic filing options for transmitting
shipper's export information are available to exporters or their
authorized filing agents. Two of the electronic filing options (Options
3 and 4) take into account that complete information concerning export
shipments is not always available at the time of shipment. The
available AES electronic filing options are as follows:
(a) AES with full information transmitted prior to exportation
(Option 2). Option 2 provides for the electronic filing of all
information required for exports to AES prior to exportation (see
Sec. 30.63 for information required to be reported electronically).
Full predeparture information is always required to be transmitted to
AES for the following specific types of shipments:
(1) Used self-propelled vehicles (except those shipped between the
United States and Puerto Rico) as defined in 19 CFR 192.1
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(2) Essential and precursor chemicals requiring a permit from the
Drug Enforcement Administration;
(3) Shipments defined as ``sensitive'' by Executive Order; and
(4) Shipments where full export information is required prior to
exportation by a federal government agency.
(b) AES with partial information transmitted prior to exportation
(Option 3). Option 3 provides for the electronic filing of specified
data elements to the AES prior to exportation (see Appendix B of this
part for a list of specified data elements). Filing Option 3 is
available for all methods of transportation. Used self-propelled
vehicles shipped between the United States and Puerto Rico may be
shipped using filing Option 3. Option 3 is designed for those shipments
for which full data are not available prior to exportation. No prior
approval from the Census Bureau or Customs is required for certified
AES filers to use Option 3. However, full predeparture information must
be transmitted to the AES for certain specified transactions (as
specified in Option 2). For shipments that require an export license,
the exporter must file using Option 2 or 3, unless the licensing agency
specifically approves the exporter for Option 4 filing for the licensed
shipment under its jurisdiction. Where partial information is provided
under Option 3, complete export information must be transmitted as soon
as it is known, but no later than five (5) working days from the date
of exportation. The exporter or their authorized filing agent must
provide the exporting carrier with a unique shipment reference number
prior to exportation.
(c) AES with no information transmitted prior to exportation
(Option 4). Option 4 is only available for approved exporters and
requires no export information to be transmitted electronically using
AES prior to exportation. For approved Option 4 filers, all shipments
(other than those requiring an export license, unless specifically
approved by the licensing agency for Option 4 filing, and those
specifically required under electronic filing Options 2 or 3) by all
methods of transportation may be exported with no information
transmitted prior to exportation. Used self-propelled vehicles, shipped
between the United States and Puerto Rico, by an Option 4 approved
exporter, may be shipped using filing Option 4. Certified AES
authorized filing agents or service centers may transmit information
post departure on behalf of approved Option 4 exporters. All exporters
filing a Letter of Intent for Option 4 filing privileges will be
cleared through a formal review process by Customs, the Census Bureau,
and other federal government agencies participating in the AES
(partnership agencies) in accordance with provisions contained in
Sec. 30.62. Where exportation is made with no prior AES filing,
complete export information should be transmitted as soon as it is
known, but no later than ten (10) working days from the date of
exportation. The exporter or their authorized agent must provide the
exporting carrier with the exporter's Option 4 AES identification
number prior to exportation.
Sec. 30.62 AES Certification, qualifications, and standards.
(a) AES certification process. Certification for AES filing will
apply to any exporter, authorized forwarding agent, carrier, non-vessel
operating common carriers (NVOCC), consolidator, port authority,
software vendor, or service center transmitting export information
electronically using the AES. Applicants interested in AES filing must
submit a Letter of Intent to the Census Bureau in accordance with the
provisions contained in Sec. 30.60. Customs and the Census Bureau will
assign client representatives to work with the applicant to prepare
them for AES certification. The AES applicant must perform an initial
two-part communication test to ascertain whether the applicant's system
is capable of both transmitting data to and receiving data from the
AES. The applicant must demonstrate specific system application
capabilities. The capability to correctly handle these system
applications is the prerequisite to certification for participation in
the AES. The applicant must successfully transmit the AES certification
test. Assistance is provided by the Customs' and Census Bureau's client
representatives during certification testing. These representatives
make the sole determination as to whether or not the applicant
qualifies for certification. Upon successful completion of
certification testing, the applicant's status is moved from testing
mode to operational mode. Upon certification, the filer will be
required to maintain an acceptable level of performance in AES filings.
The certified AES filer may be required to repeat the certification
testing process at any time to ensure that operational standards for
quality and volume of data are maintained.
(1) Filing agent certification. Once an authorized filing agent has
successfully completed the certification process, the exporter(s) using
that agent need no further AES certification of their own. The
certified filing agent must have a properly executed power of attorney,
a written authorization from the exporter, or a SED signed by the
exporter to transmit the exporter's data electronically using the AES.
The exporter or authorized agent that utilizes a service center or port
authority must complete certification testing, unless the service
center or port authority has a formal power of attorney or written
authorization from the exporter to submit the export information on
behalf of the exporter.
(2) AES certification letter. The Census Bureau will provide the
certified AES filer with a certification letter after the applicant has
been approved for operational status. The certification letter will
include:
(i) The date that filers may begin transmitting ``live'' data
electronically using AES;
(ii) Reporting instructions; and
(iii) Examples of the required AES exemption legends.
(3) AES filing standards. The certified AES filer's data will be
monitored and reviewed for quality, timeliness, and coverage. The
Census Bureau will notify the AES filer in writing if they fail to
maintain an acceptable level of quality, timeliness, and coverage in
the transmission of export data or fail to maintain compliance with
Census Bureau regulations contained in this chapter. The Census Bureau
will direct that appropriate action to correct the specific
situation(s) be taken.
(b) Criteria for denial of applications requesting Option 4 filing
status; appeal procedure. Approval for Option 4 filing privileges will
apply only to exporters. However, forwarding agents may apply for
Option 4 filing privileges on behalf of an individual exporter. Option
4 applicants must submit a Letter of Intent to the Census Bureau in
accordance with the provisions contained in Sec. 30.60.
(1) Option 4 approval process. The Census Bureau will distribute
the Letters of Intent for Option 4 filing privileges to Customs and the
other partnership agencies participating in the AES Option 4 approval
process. Failure to meet the standards of the Census Bureau, Customs,
or one of the partnership agencies is reason for nonselection or denial
of the application for Option 4 filing privileges. Each partnership
agency will develop its own internal Option 4 acceptance standards, and
each agency will notify the Census Bureau of the applicant's failure to
meet that agency's acceptance standards. If the Census Bureau does not
receive either notification of denial, or a request for extension from
the partnership
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agency within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of referral of
the Letter of Intent to the partnership agency, the applicant is deemed
to be approved by that agency. The Census Bureau will provide the
Option 4 applicant with an approval or denial letter. If a denial
letter is issued, the Census Bureau will indicate the partnership
agency that denied the application. The applicant must contact the
denying partnership agency for the specific reason(s) for denial.
(2) Grounds for denial of Option 4 filing status. The Census Bureau
may deny an exporter's application for Option 4 filing privileges for
any of the following reasons:
(i) Applicant is not an established exporter, as defined in this
chapter, with regular operations;
(ii) Applicant has failed to submit SEDs to the Census Bureau for
processing in a timely and accurate manner;
(iii) Applicant has a history of noncompliance with Census Bureau
export laws and regulations contained in this chapter;
(iv) Applicant has been indicted, convicted, or is currently under
investigation for a felony involving a violation of federal export laws
or regulations and the Census Bureau has evidence of probable cause
supporting such violation, or the applicant is in violation of Census
Bureau laws or regulations contained in this chapter; and
(v) Applicant has made or caused to be made in the Letter of Intent
a false or misleading statement or omission with respect to any
material fact.
(3) Notice of nonselection and appeal procedures for Option 4
filing. The Census Bureau will notify applicants in writing of the
decision to either deny or approve the applicant for Option 4 filing
privileges within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Letter of Intent
by the Census Bureau, or if a decision cannot be reached at that time,
the applicant will be notified of an expected date for a final decision
as soon as possible after the thirty (30) calendar days. Applicants for
Option 4 filing privileges denied Option 4 status by other partnership
agencies must contact those agencies regarding the specific reason(s)
for nonselection and for their appeal procedures. Applicants denied
Option 4 status by the Census Bureau will be provided with a specific
reason for nonselection and a Census Bureau point of contact in the
notification letter. Option 4 applicants may appeal the Census Bureau's
nonselection decision by following the appeal procedure and
reapplication restriction provided in paragraph (b) (5) of this
section.
(4) Revocation of Option 4 filing privileges. The Census Bureau may
revoke Option 4 filing privileges of approved Option 4 exporters for
the following reasons:
(i) The exporter has made or caused to be made in the Letter of
Intent a false or misleading statement or omission with respect to
material fact;
(ii) The exporter submitting the Letter of Intent is indicted,
convicted, or is currently under investigation for a felony involving a
violation of federal export laws or regulations and the Census Bureau
has evidence of probable cause supporting such violation, or the
applicant is in violation of Census Bureau laws or regulations
contained in this chapter;
(iii) The exporter has failed to substantially comply with existing
Census Bureau or other agency export regulations; or
(iv) The Census Bureau determines that continued participation in
Option 4 by an exporter would pose a significant threat to national
security interests such that their continued participation in Option 4
should be terminated.
(5) Notice of revocation; appeal procedure. Approved Option 4
filers whose Option 4 filing privileges have been revoked by other
agencies must contact those agencies for their specific revocation and
appeal procedures. When the Census Bureau makes a determination to
revoke an approved Option 4 filer's AES Option 4 filing privileges, the
exporter will be notified in writing of the reason(s) for the decision.
The exporter may challenge the Census Bureau's decision by filing an
appeal within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the notice of
decision. In most cases, the revocation shall become effective when the
exporter has either exhausted all appeal proceedings, or thirty (30)
calendar days after receipt of the notice of revocation, if no appeal
is filed. However, in cases when required by national security
interests, revocations will become effective immediately upon
notification. Appeals should be addressed to the Chief, Foreign Trade
Division, Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233. The Census Bureau
will issue a written decision to the exporter within thirty (30)
calendar days from the date of receipt of the appeal by the Census
Bureau. If a written decision is not issued within thirty (30) calendar
days, a notice of extension will be forwarded within that time period.
The exporter will be provided with the reasons for the extension of
this time period and an expected date of decision. Approved Option 4
exporters who have had their Option 4 filing status revoked may not
reapply for this status for one year following written notification of
the revocation. Such applications will not be considered before the
one-year time period.
Sec. 30.63 Information required to be reported electronically through
AES (data elements).
The information (data elements) listed in this section is required
for shipments transmitted electronically through AES. The data elements
as they pertain to electronic reporting are defined as paragraphs (a),
(b), and (c) of this section. Those data elements that are defined in
more detail in other sections of the FTSR are so noted. The data
elements identified as ``mandatory'' must be reported for each
transmission. The data elements identified as ``conditional'' must be
reported if they are required for or apply to the specific shipment.
The data elements identified as ``optional'' may be reported at the
discretion of the exporter.
(a) Mandatory data elements are as follows:
(1) Exporter/exporter identification. (i) Name and address of the
exporter. For details on the reporting responsibilities of exporters,
see Sec. 30.4 and Sec. 30.7 (d)(1), (2), and (e).
(ii) Exporter's profile. The exporter's Employer Identification
Number (EIN) or Social Security Number (SSN) and exporter name,
address, contact, and telephone number must be reported with the
initial shipment. Subsequent shipments may be identified by either EIN,
SSN, or DUNS (Dunn and Bradstreet) number. If no EIN, SSN, or DUNS
number is available for the exporter, as in the case of a foreign
entity being shown as exporter as defined in Sec. 30.7(d), the border
crossing number, passport number, or any other number assigned by
Customs is required to be reported. (See Sec. 30.7(d)(2) for a detailed
description of the EIN.)
(2) Date of exportation/date of arrival. The exporter or the
authorized forwarding or other agent in the export transaction must
report the date the merchandise is scheduled to leave the United States
for all modes of transportation. If the actual date is not known,
report the best estimate of departure. The estimated date of arrival
must be reported for shipments to Puerto Rico. (See Sec. 30.7(r) for
additional information.)
(3) Ultimate consignee. The ultimate consignee is the person,
party, or designee on the export license who is located abroad and
actually receives the export shipment. The ultimate consignee known at
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must be reported. For goods sold en route, report ``SOLD EN ROUTE'' and
report corrected information as soon as it is known. (See Sec. 30.7(f)
for more information.)
(4) U.S. state of origin. Report the 2-character postal
abbreviation for the state in which the merchandise begins its journey
to the port of export. (See Sec. 30.7(t)(1) and (2) for more
information.)
(5) Country of ultimate destination. Report the 2-character
International Standards Organization (ISO) code for the country of
ultimate destination. The country of ultimate destination, as shown on
the export license, or the country as known to the exporter or
principal party in interest in the export transaction at the time of
export is the country in which the merchandise is to be consumed or
further processed or manufactured. For goods sold en route, report the
country of the first port of call and then report corrected information
as soon as it is known. (See Sec. 30.7(i) for more information.)
(6) Method of transportation. The method of transportation is
defined as that by which the goods are exported or shipped. Report one
of the codes listed in Part I of Appendix C of this part. (See
Sec. 30.7(b) for detailed information on method of transportation.)
(7) Conveyance name. The name of the carrier (sea--vessel name;
others--carrier name) must be reported by the exporter or the
exporter's agent as known at the time of shipment for all shipments
leaving the country by sea, air, truck, or rail. Terms such as
``airplane,'' ``train,'' ``truck,'' or ``international footbridge'' are
not acceptable and will generate an error message. (See Sec. 30.7(c)
for more information.)
(8) Carrier identification. Report the 4-character Standard Carrier
Alpha Code (SCAC) for vessel, rail, and truck shipments and the 2-or 3-
character International Air Transport Association (IATA) Code for air
shipments to identify the carrier actually transporting the merchandise
out of the United States.
(9) Port of export. Report the code of the Customs port of export
in terms of Schedule D, ``Classification of Customs Districts and
Ports.'' (See Secs. 30.7(a) and 30.20(c) and (d) for more information
on port of export.)
(10) Related/nonrelated indicator. Indicate if the shipment is
between related parties. Report the information as defined in
Sec. 30.7(v).
(11) Domestic or foreign indicator. Indicate if the commodities are
of domestic or foreign production. Report the information as defined in
Sec. 30.7(p).
(12) Commodity classification number. Report the 10-digit commodity
classification number as provided in Schedule B, ``Statistical
Classification of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the
United States'' (Schedule B). The 10-digit commodity classification
number provided in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) may be reported
in lieu of the Schedule B Commodity classification number except as
noted in the headnotes of the HTS. (See Sec. 30.7(l) for detailed
information.)
(13) Commodity description. Report the commercial description in
sufficient detail to permit the verification of the commodity
classification number. (See Sec. 30.7(l) for more information regarding
reporting the description.)
(14) First net quantity/unit of measure. Report the primary net
quantity in the specified unit of measure and the unit of measure as
prescribed in the Schedule B or HTS or as specified on the export
license.
(15) Gross shipping weight. Report the gross shipping weight in
kilograms for vessel, air, truck, and rail shipments. Include the
weight of containers, but exclude the weight of carrier equipment. (See
Sec. 30.7(o) for more information.)
(16) Value. The value shall be the selling price or cost if not
sold, including inland freight, insurance, and other charges to the
U.S. port of export. Report the value in U.S. currency. (See
Sec. 30.7(q) for more information.)
(17) Export information code. Report the appropriate 2-character
export information code as provided in Part II of Appendix C of this
part.
(18) Shipment reference number. The filer of the export shipment
provides a unique shipment reference number that allows for the
identification of the shipment in their system. This shipment reference
number must be unique for five years.
(19) Line item number. Report a line number for each commodity for
a unique identification of the commodity.
(20) Hazardous material indicator. This is a ``Yes'' or ``No''
indicator identifying the shipment as hazardous as defined by the
Department of Transportation.
(21) In-bond code. Report one of the 2-character in-bond codes
listed in Part IV of Appendix C of this part to indicate the type of
In-Bond or Not In-Bond shipment.
(22) License code. Report the 3-character code listed in Part III
of Appendix C of this part to indicate the type of license, permit,
license exemption, or no license required.
(b) Conditional data elements are as follows:
(1) Forwarding agent/forwarding agent identification. (i) Name and
address of the forwarding agent. The forwarding agent is any person in
the United States or under jurisdiction of the United States who is
authorized by the exporter to perform the services required to
facilitate the export of merchandise out of the United States or the
person named in the validated export license. (See Secs. 30.4(a) and
30.7(e) for details on responsibilities of forwarding agents).
(ii) Forwarding agent's profile. The forwarding agent's
identification number, EIN, DUNS, or SSN and name and address must be
reported with the initial shipment. Subsequent shipments may be
identified by the identification number.
(2) Intermediate consignee. The intermediate consignee is the
intermediary (if any) who acts in a foreign country as an agent for the
exporter or the principal party in interest or the ultimate consignee
for the purpose of effecting delivery of the export shipment to the
ultimate consignee or the person named on the export license. (See
Sec. 30.7(g) for more information.)
(3) Foreign Trade Zone number. Report the unique 5-character code
assigned by the Foreign Trade Board that identifies the Foreign Trade
Zone from which merchandise is withdrawn for export. (See
Sec. 30.7(t)(3) for more information.)
(4) Foreign port of unloading. For sea shipments only, the code of
the foreign port of unloading should be reported in terms of the 5-
digit codes designated in Schedule K, ``Classification of Foreign Ports
by Geographic Trade Area and Country.'' For air shipments from the
United States to Puerto Rico, report the Puerto Rico port of unloading.
For air shipments from Puerto Rico to the United States, report the
United States port of unloading. Report the code of the port of
unloading in terms of Schedule D, ``Classification of Customs Districts
and Ports.'' (See Sec. 30.7(h) for more information on port of
unloading.)
(5) License number/Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) citation. For
licensable commodities, report the license number of the license issued
for the merchandise. If no license is required, report the regulatory
citation exempting the merchandise from licensing or the conditions
under which the merchandise is being shipped that make it exempt from
licensing.
(6) Export Control Classification Number. Report the Export Control
Classification Number for merchandise as required by the Bureau of
Export
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Administration (BXA) Regulations (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774).
(7) Second net quantity/unit of measure. When Schedule B requires
two units of quantity to be reported, report the second net quantity in
the specified unit of measure and the unit of measure as prescribed in
the Schedule B or HTS. (See Sec. 30.7(n) for more information.)
(8) Used self-propelled vehicles. Report the following items of
information for used self-propelled vehicles as defined in 19 CFR
192.1:
(i) Vehicle Identification Number. Report the unique Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) in the proper format;
(ii) Product Identification Number. Report the Product
Identification Number (PIN) for those used self-propelled vehicles for
which there are no VINs;
(iii) Vehicle title number. Report the unique title number issued
by the Motor Vehicle Administration; and
(iv) Vehicle title state. Report the 2-character postal
abbreviation for the state or territory of the vehicle title.
(9) Entry number. Report the Import Entry Number when the export
transaction is to be used as proof of export for import transactions
such as In-Bond, Temporary Import Bond, Drawback, and so forth.
(10) Wavier of prior notice. This is a ``Yes'' or ``No'' indicator
to determine if the person claiming drawback received a waiver of prior
notice for the exported merchandise.
(11) Transportation reference number. Report the booking number for
all sea shipments. The booking number is the reservation number
assigned by the carrier to hold space on the vessel for the cargo being
exported.
(12) Equipment number. Report the container number for
containerized shipments. This number may be reported in conjunction
with the booking number.
(13) Filing option indicator. Report the 1-character filing option
that indicates Option 3 or Option 4 filing, or the AES-Post Departure
Authorized Special Status (PASS) standard or expanded IOU's, if
applicable.
(c) Optional data elements are as follows:
(1) Marks and numbers. The exporter or the authorized forwarding
agent in the export transaction may opt to report any special marks or
numbers that appear on the physical merchandise or its packaging that
can identify the shipment or a portion thereof. (See Sec. 30.7(j) for
more information.)
(2) Seal number. Report the security seal number of the seal placed
on the equipment.
Sec. 30.64 Transmitting and correcting AES information.
(a) The exporter or their authorized filing agent is responsible
for electronically transmitting corrections, cancellations, or
amendments to shipment information previously transmitted using the
AES. Corrections, cancellations, or amendments should be made as soon
as possible after exportation when the error or omission is discovered.
(b) For shipments where the exporter or their authorized filing
agent has received an error message from AES, the corrections must take
place as required. A fatal error message will cause the shipment to be
rejected. This error must be corrected prior to exportation of the
merchandise. For shipments where a warning message is received, the
correction must be made within four (4) working days of receipt of the
transmission, otherwise AES will generate a reminder message to the
filer. For shipments with a verify message, corrections when warranted,
should be made as soon as possible after notification of the error by
the AES.
Sec. 30.65 Annotating the proper exemption legends for shipments
transmitted electronically.
The exporter or their authorized forwarding agent is responsible
for annotating the proper exemption legend on the bill of lading,
airway bill, or other commercial loading document for presentation to
the carrier, either on paper or electronically prior to export. The
exemption legend will identify that the shipment information has been
transmitted electronically using the AES. The exemption legend will
include the statement ``NO SED REQUIRED--AES'' followed by the filer's
identification number and a unique shipment reference number or the
returned confirmation number. For exporters who have been approved to
participate in Filing Option 4, the exemption statement, ``NO SED
REQUIRED--AES,'' should include the exporter's identification number
and the filer's identification number if other than the exporter. The
exemption legend must appear on the first page of the bill of lading,
airway bill, or other commercial loading document and must be clearly
visible.
Sec. 30.66 Recordkeeping and documentation requirements.
All parties to the export transaction (owners and operators of the
exporting carriers and exporters and their authorized agents) must
retain documents or records verifying the shipment for five (5) years
from the date of export. Customs, the Census Bureau, and other
participating agencies may require that these documents be produced at
any time within the 5-year time period for inspection or copying. These
records may be retained in an elected format including electronic or
hard copy as provided in the applicable agency's regulations.
Acceptance of the documents by Customs or the Census Bureau does not
relieve the exporter or their authorized agent from providing complete
and accurate information after the fact.
Subpart H--General Administrative Provisions
7. In newly redesignated subpart H, Sec. 30.91 is amended by
revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 30.91 Confidential information, Shipper's Export Declarations.
(a) Confidential status. The Shipper's Export Declaration is an
official Department of Commerce form, prescribed jointly by the Bureau
of the Census and the Bureau of Export Administration. Information
required thereon is confidential, whether filed electronically or in
any other approved format, for use solely for official purposes
authorized by the Secretary of Commerce. Use for unauthorized purposes
is not permitted. Information required on the Shipper's Export
Declarations may not be disclosed to anyone except the exporter or his
agent by those having possession of or access to any copy for official
purposes, except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section.
* * * * *
8. Appendixes A, B, and C are added to part 30 to read as follows:
Appendix A to Part 30--Format for Letter of Intent, Automated
Export System (AES)
A. Letters of Intent should be on company letterhead and must
include:
1. Company Name, Address (no P.O. Boxes), City, State, Postal Code
2. Company Contact Person, Phone Number, Fax Number, E-mail Address
3. Technical Contact Person, Phone Number, Fax Number, E-mail
Address
4. Corporate Office Address, City, State, Postal Code
5. Computer Site Location Address, City, State, Postal Code
6. Type of Business--Exporter, Freight Forwarder/Broker, Carrier,
NVOCC, Port Authority, Software Vendor, Service Center, etc.
(Indicate all that apply.)
(i) Are you currently an AERP Participant? What is the AERP
symbol?
(ii) Freight Forwarder/Brokers indicate the number of exporters
for whom you file export information (AERP and SEDs).
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(iii) Exporters indicate whether you are applying for AES,
Option 4 filing, or both.
7. U.S. Ports of Export Currently Utilized
8. Average Monthly Volume of Export Shipments (Monthly SED volume)
9. Average Monthly Value of Export Shipments (Monthly SED volume)
10. Filer Code--EIN, DUNS, SSN, or SCAC (Indicate all that apply.)
11. Software Vendor Name, Contact, and Phone Number (if using vendor
provided software)
12. Look-a-Like Remote to Copy (as provided by vendor)
13. Modes of Transportation used for export shipments (Air, Vessel,
Truck, Rail, etc.)
14. Types of Merchandise exported
15. Types of Licenses or Permits
16. Anticipated Implementation Date
B. The following self-certification statement, signed by an
officer of the company, must be included in your letter of intent:
``I hereby certify that Company Name is, and will continue to be, in
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.''
C. Send AES Letter of Intent to: Chief, Foreign Trade Division,
U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233. Or, the copy can be faxed
to: 301-457-1159.
Appendix B to Part 30--Required Pre-Departure Data Elements for
Filing Option 3
(1) Identifier of Exporter--EIN, etc.
(2) Forwarding Agent I.D.--EIN, etc.
(3) Carrier I.D. (SCAC or IATA).
(4) Country of Ultimate Destination--ISO code.
(5) Name of Ultimate Consignee.
(6) (a) Commodity description or (b) Optional--Schedule B No. or HTS
code
(7) Shipment reference number (17 characters or less). The filer of
the export shipment provides a unique shipment reference number that
allows for the identification of the shipment in their system. This
shipment reference number must be unique for five years.
(8) Intended U.S. Port of Export
(9) Estimated Date of Export
(10) Transportation Reference Number, e.g., vessel booking number
(11) Method of Transportation (MOT) code
(12) HAZMAT--Y/N
(13) License code
(14) Export License Number
Appendix C to Part 30--Electronic (AES) Filing Codes
Part I--Method of Transportation Codes
10 Sea
11 Sea Containerized
12 Sea (Barge)
20 Rail
21 Rail Containerized
30 Truck
31 Truck Containerized
32 Auto
33 Pedestrian
34 Road, Other
40 Air
41 Air Containerized
50 Mail
60 Passenger, Hand Carried
70 Fixed Transport (Pipeline and Powerhouse)
Part II--Export Information Codes
LC Shipments valued $2,500 or less per classification number that
are required to be reported
TP Temporary exports of domestic merchandise
IP Shipments of merchandise imported under a Temporary Import Bond
for further manufacturing or processing
IR Shipments of merchandise imported under a Temporary Import Bond
for repair
DB Drawback
CH Shipments of goods donated for charity
FS Foreign Military Sales
OS All other exports
HV Shipments of personally owned vehicles
HH Household and personal effects
SR Ship's stores
TE Temporary exports to be returned to the United States
TL Merchandise leased for less than a year
IS Shipments of merchandise imported under a Temporary Import Bond
for return in the same condition
CR Shipments moving under a carnet
GP U.S. government shipments
LV Shipments valued $2,500 or less that are not required to be
reported
SS Carriers' stores for use on the carrier
MS Shipments consigned to the U.S. Armed Forces
GS Shipments to U.S. government agencies for their use
DP Diplomatic pouches
HR Human remains
UG Gift parcels under Bureau of Export Administration License
Exception GFT
IC Interplant correspondence
SC Instruments of international trade
DD Other exemptions:
Currency
Airline tickets
Bank notes
Internal revenue stamps
State liquor stamps
Advertising literature
Shipments of temporary imports by foreign entities for their use
RJ Inadmissible merchandise
(For Manifest Use Only by AES Carriers)
RP Shipment information filed through Census Bureau's AERP
AE Shipment information filed through AES
(See Secs. 30.50 through 30.58 for information on filing
exemptions.)
Part III--License Codes
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) Licenses
C30 BXA Licenses
C31 SCL
C32 NLR (CCL/NS Column 2)
C33 NLR (All Others)
C34 Future Use
C35 LVS
C36 GBS
C37 CIV
C38 TSR
C39 CTP
C40 TMP
C41 RPL
C42 GOV
C43 GFT
C44 TSU
C45 BAG
C46 AVS
C47 APR
C48 KMI
C49 TAPS
C50 ENC
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Codes
N01 NRC Form 250/250A
N02 NRC General License
Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls (ODTC) Codes
SAG Agreements
S00 License Exemption Citation
S05 DSP-5
S61 DSP-61
S73 DSP-73
S85 DSP-85
Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Codes
T10 OFAC Specific License
T11 OFAC General License
Other License Types
OPA Other Partnership Agency Licenses not listed above
Part IV--In-Bond Codes
70 Not-In-Bond
36 Warehouse Withdrawal for Immediate Exportation
37 Warehouse Withdrawal for Transportation and Exportation
62 Transportation and Exportation
63 Immediate Exportation
67 Immediate Exportation from a Foreign Trade Zone
68 Transportation and Exportation from a Foreign Trade Zone
Dated: July 1, 1999.
Kenneth Prewitt,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 99-19176 Filed 7-23-99; 9:55 am]
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