Monthly Archives: March 2013

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 →

Posted in Foreign Trade Regulations | Tagged data elements, exclusions, Exemptions, exports of technical data, Foreign Trade Regulations, Household Goods, international waters, license exception, license value, new regulations, port of export, postdeparture filing, revisions, split shipments, temporary shipments, Ultimate Consignee, used self-propelled vehicles | Leave a comment

January Goods and Services Deficit Increases to Start 2013

Posted on March 7, 2013 by johnsperry

By: John Sperry & Kevin Yang The Nation’s international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $44.4 billion from $38.1 billion in December (revised). Exports decreased $2.1 billion to $184.5 billion in January, primarily due to the decrease of $2.6 … Continue reading →