Yearly Archives: 2013

Trade Term: FILER ID

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Global Reach Daniel

By: Eric Gauthier What’s a FILER ID and why do you need it? The Filer ID is the number that identifies a person or company certified to file in the AES. As mentioned in my previous post, knowing your Filer … Continue reading →

Posted in Export Filing | Tagged account summary, AESDirect, aespclink, Data Request, DUNS, EIN, Employer Identification Number, Filer ID, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, ITN | Leave a comment

Missed Our Latest Webinar?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Global Reach Daniel

By: Omari Wooden & Rosanna Torres We have partnered with other government agencies to bring to you the Go Global Webinar Series. If you are considering expanding into the global marketplace, this series of webinars is just what you need … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged a basic guide to exporting, export opportunity, exporting success story, finding buyers and making contacts, growth markets, how to export, medium-sized exporters, preparing your business to export, regulations, small business, Trade Data, trade financing, Webinars | Leave a comment

March Deficit Declines for the Second Consecutive Month

Posted on May 2, 2013 by johnsperry

By: Lindsay Kuberka The Nation’s international trade deficit decreased to $38.8 billion from $43.6 billion in February (revised). Exports decreased $1.7 billion to $184.3 billion, primarily due to a $1.1 billion decline of petroleum exports. Imports decreased more than exports, … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Trade Data | Tagged advanced technological products, ATP, Foreign Trade Data, March 2013, March 2013 statistics, petroleum imports, Related-Party Trade, U.S. Goods Trade: Imports & Exports by Related-Parties 2012, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services | Leave a comment

How to Report Discounts in the Automated Export System

Posted on April 24, 2013 by rosannatorres

By: Josefina Hicho Whether you are a buyer or a seller, who doesn’t love a great deal? Despite their benefit, not all discounts are considered equal when it comes to reporting the value in the AES. The Foreign Trade Regulations … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Trade Regulations | Tagged Discounts, Export Filing, Foreign Trade Regulations, ftr, FTR 30.6 (17)(i), How to report in AES, Price and Value, special conditions, value | Leave a comment

My Vacation in the Virgin Islands is Over. How Do I Declare My Goods?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by rosannatorres

By: Clara Santiago The Caribbean is an excellent place to spend the rainy days of spring. Don’t let your vacation be ruined by not being able to take your recently purchased goods with you! If your shipment is leaving the … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Trade Regulations | Tagged Electronic Export Information, exports, foreign trade, ftr, imports, Purchased Goods, US Virgin Islands | 1 Comment

Video Contest!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by rosannatorres

Guest Post from the Small Business Administration Submit Your Export Story For a Chance to Win $10,000! The U.S. Small Business Administration is partnering with VISA USA to sponsor a video contest on Exporting Successes. Videos must highlight best accounting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Export Stories, Export Sucess, Small Business Administration, trade statistics, us census bureau, US Exports, Video Contest | Leave a comment

Petroleum Drives the February Deficit Lower

Posted on April 5, 2013 by johnsperry

By: Ryan Coleman & Fay Johnson In February, the Nation’s international trade deficit decreased to $43.0 billion from $44.5 billion in January. Exports increased $1.6 billion to $186.0 billion, primarily due to an increase of $1.1 billion in petroleum exports. … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Trade Data | Tagged February 2013, February 2013 statistics, Foreign Trade Data, petroleum imports, Profile of U.S. Importing and Exporting Companies, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services | 1 Comment

Using the Downtime Policy

Posted on March 25, 2013 by rosannatorres

By: Rosanna Torres On Sunday March 24, 2013 we activated the AES Downtime Policy for AESDirect filers only. What does that mean? The Downtime Policy is used instead of an ITN Number when there is an AES outage or when … Continue reading →

Posted in Export Filing | Tagged AES Downtime, AESDirect, AESDown, Compliance Alerts, Customs, DDTC Shipments, Filing Citations, Proof of Filing, System Outage | 2 Comments

Simple Question, Big Impact – What is Your Port of Export?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by josefina.hicho

By: Stephen Jackson The Port of Export is a four-digit code that identifies specific ports as listed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) where your shipment can leave the country. The Port of Export is a required field in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Export Filing | Tagged AESDirect, AESTIR’s Appendix D, cbp, export code, method of transportation, mode of transportation, penalties, port of export, Shipment | 3 Comments

The New Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) Export Requirements

Posted on March 14, 2013 by lucas.pillman

Today we have published new export reporting requirements in the Federal Register. The new requirements will be implemented on January 8, 2014. The publication of the final rule amends the regulations published in 2008 that govern how exporters must file electronic export information with … Continue reading →