Category Archives: Foreign Trade Regulations

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 | 2 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

Compliance and Confidentiality: Acquiring your Export Data

Posted on February 27, 2013 by stephenjackson

By: Shannon Barley Exporting companies can contact the Census Bureau to request their Electronic Export Information (EEI) at any time. Have you ever wondered if your EEI is protected from the eyes of others? We are here to help you … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Trade Regulations | Tagged Compliance, Confidentiality, Data Request, EEI Storage, EIN, regulations, Sample Certification of Authority, Sample Data Request Letter, Track EEI | 14 Comments

Meet Your Senior Foreign Trade Advisor

Posted on February 20, 2013 by stephenjackson

By: Omari Wooden Allow me to reintroduce myself… My name is Omari Wooden, Senior Foreign Trade Advisor at the US Census Bureau. You may recognize me from my previous role as the Trade Ombudsman. As the Ombudsman (om-bud dz-man) I … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Trade Regulations | Tagged Automated Export System, Foreign Trade Regulations, ftr, ombudsman, senior foreign trade advisor, Trade Advisor, trade statistics, usatradeonline | 14 Comments

Voluntary Self Disclosures: Help us Help you!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by stephenjackson

By: Autumn Banks A Voluntary Self-Disclosure (VSD) is when companies willingly disclose a violation or a suspected violation of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR). This disclosure is accompanied by the corrective actions taken in AES, it means you must correct … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Trade Regulations | Tagged correcting AES, correcting shipments, Foreign Trade Regulations, regulations, Voluntary Self Disclosures, VSDs | Leave a comment

United States Postal Service Exemption Codes

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Global Reach Daniel

By: Thomas White Do you have a holiday package you need to ship out of the country? We have received many calls from customers using the United States Postal Service (USPS) website. When you visit the USPS.com, it gives several … Continue reading →

Posted in Export Filing, Foreign Trade Regulations | Tagged Click 'N Ship, exclusion, Exemptions, holiday packages, ITN, post office, Proof of filing citation, shipping, USPS | 2 Comments

Smashing Pumpkins

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Global Reach Daniel

By the United States Council for International Business The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Tour de France bicycle racers, NBC Sports – even the rock band Smashing Pumpkins: all have used an ATA Carnet when shipping valuable equipment overseas. And so … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Trade Regulations | Tagged carnet, customs duty, duties, exhibitions, pumpkins, shipping equipment, taxes, temporary shipments, United States Council for International Business | 2 Comments

BusinessUSA is here to Help Exporters

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Global Reach Daniel

By Matthew Falls of BusinessUSA. Matthew can be contacted at MFalls@doc.gov BusinessUSA.gov and its partner Export.gov feature resources for companies to become involved in exporting, from filling orders for domestic buyers (such as export trading companies that then export the … Continue reading →

Posted in Export Filing, Foreign Trade Data, Foreign Trade Regulations | Tagged assistance centers, basic guide to exporting, buyer program, Compliance, exporting, trade information, trade missions | 1 Comment

Clarification to October 2010 Newsletter – DSP-5 licenses in the AES

Posted on April 4, 2012 by rosannatorres

By: Omari Wooden Based on the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) section 30.2(a)(1)(iv), any export shipment requiring a U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) license or that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) must … Continue reading →