Foreign Trade Regulations Mandatory Automated Export System
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1 Foreign Trade Regulations Foreign Trade Regulations Mandatory Automated Export Mandatory Automated Export System System Christina Farr Christina Farr September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008 Foreign Trade Division Foreign Trade Division Regulations, Outreach and Regulations, Outreach and Education Branch Education Branch
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Foreign Trade RegulationsForeign Trade RegulationsMandatory Automated Export SystemMandatory Automated Export System
Christina FarrChristina FarrSeptember 15, 2008September 15, 2008
Foreign Trade DivisionForeign Trade DivisionRegulations, Outreach and Regulations, Outreach and
Education BranchEducation Branch
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Today’s TopicsToday’s Topics
• Implementation of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)
• Enhancements to the FTR
• Informed/Enforced Compliance
• Automated Export System (AES) and its benefits
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Implementation of the FTRImplementation of the FTR
Public Law 107-228, “Security Assistance Act of 2002”
•Requires filing of export information in AES
•FTR was published on June 2, 2008
•FTR became effective on July 2, 2008
•Provisions implemented September 30, 2008
•Paper will no longer be an option
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Enhancements to the FTREnhancements to the FTR
Improved Clarifications
Definitions and Appendices
Electronic Letter of Intent
Penalty Provisions
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Informed ComplianceInformed Compliance
• Offer guidance and assistance in interpreting the
FTR
• Education through several outreach initiatives
• Offer individual company training
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Enforced Compliance StrategyEnforced Compliance StrategySection (30.73)Section (30.73)
Delegation of Authority
• Department of CommerceBureau of Industry and Security’s Office of Export Enforcement - Census Bureau Referrals
• Department of Homeland SecurityCustoms and Border Protection - Field ViolationsBureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - CBP Referrals
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Automated Export SystemAutomated Export System
• AES is the Customs’ database system that processes and stores all Electronic Export Information (EEI)
• AESDirect
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Automated Export SystemAutomated Export SystemBenefits:• Free
• Saves time
• Saves Money
• Targeting
• Improves trade statistics
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Ensuring Compliance With AESEnsuring Compliance With AES
AES Compliance Programs
• Filings are monitored for quality, timeliness and coverage
• Census will take the appropriate action to correct non-compliance
• Increased penalties for filers who are non compliant
• Training Tools
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Transition PlanTransition Plan
• FTR Impact on Internal Processes• Receipt of Shipper’s Export Declarations-Keying operations• Communications
• FTR Impact on External Partners• CBP • United States Postal Service
• FTR Internet Activities• Quick Guide to FTR• Web Video• Update the Guide to FTR• Changes to Websites
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Foreign Trade DivisionForeign Trade Division
Christina Farr
Regulations, Outreach and Education Branch
Phone #: 301-763-6978
Fax #: 301-763-4610
Email: [email protected]
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