EEI

  • EEI Filing and AES 202

    Question: Our forwarder files the EEI on our behalf and we do have the copy of the EEI filing, however, when I run a report AES 202 in ACE, there was no data appeared. Can somebody tell me what went wrong and what action is needed from our end? Answer 1: Is it a routed […]

  • FPOA and INCO Terms

    Question: I have a client with a buyer who wanted a copy of the EEI. The POA was from the exporter and INCO Terms DAP. This was refused of course by the exporter and the forwarder. An FPOA has been issued to the forwarder appointing them as the authorized agent to file on behalf of […]

  • EEI Filing

    Question: Can non US person from other countries who is working with US forwarders do EEI filing such as ACE, Fedex system(powership)? is this legally allowed? any regulations to support weather it can/can’t be done. Answer 1: Technically, no.  The EEI must be filed from within the U.S.  But practically, in the internet age, how […]

  • AES Filer Requirements

    Question: We currently have our export agent completing AES filing on the company’s behalf. The agent has begun replacing our Shipment Reference Number (SRN) with their unique identification number within the shipment reference field. We have always maintained our shipment numbers in this field. They are explaining that they have to put their unique identifier […]

  • Question about exporter of record

    Question: My US company exports products on a regular basis, and we file our own EEI.  We have a domestic affiliate company with a different name and tax ID number which wants us to make a one-time export of a product for them since they are not an experienced exporter.  An export license is not […]

  • AES Filer Requirements

    Question: We currently have our export agent completing AES filing on the company’s behalf.  The agent has begun replacing our Shipment Reference Number (SRN) with their unique identification number within the shipment reference field. We have always maintained our shipment numbers in this field. They are explaining that they have to put their unique identifier […]

  • Invoice Values and industry Standard Practice

    Question: Curious how other companies handle the reporting of export value when the invoice issued from the ERP system shows an all in price from US port to foreign port (Typically incoterms we use are CIP destination port). So the invoiced charge includes profit, pre-carriage, any incidental fees to get the goods to the port, […]

  • Export from US: Export code C66 when exporting under SCAL

    Question: Any knowledge on C66 would be appreciated. Does it matter what the value is, meaning if EEI filing is under $2500, can we not exclude anymore because of these new requirements? Answer 1: Unless YOUR SPECIFIC LETTER RECEIVED says something to the contrary, normal AES filing rules apply. So the $2,500 AES filing exemption […]

  • routed transaction

    Question: Who dictates if a shipment is routed or non-routed? Is it USPPI or the FPPI? Answer 1: The FPPI nor the USPPI actually dictate if a shipment is routed or non-routed. The shipment is routed if provisions of the regulations are followed. The structure of your transaction will guide you to look for certain […]

  • Multiple Legal Entities Centralized Customer Service team

    Question: Hoping to gain insight.   We have a centralized customer service function who supports multiple legal entities. Example:  Primary Company #1: ABC, Inc.; Legal Entity #2: DEF, Inc.; Legal Entity #3: GHI, Inc. Invoices from this centralized function all list our primary company’s logo and company name with a central accounting function for payment, with […]

  • Company located outside of the U.S. Files EEI

    Question: We have a contract with ocean carrier to arrange transportation from US origin to foreign destination and issued POA for their EEI team to file EEI on behalf of our company (USPPI).  I have been advised the EEI team is physically located outside of the U.S.  Are the persons, physically in a different country, […]

  • AES/EEI filings to China/Hong Kong

    Question: Are EEI filings required for EAR99 shipments to China valued under $2500 ? I thought the rule only pertained to ECCNS  in Supplement 2 , but my colleague said the rule had changed and included EAR99 items as well now. Answer 1: No.  As you state, filing is required for anything other than EAR99. […]