Omari Wooden Trade Ombudsman U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Division
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Omari WoodenTrade Ombudsman
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Division
Automated Export System Overview
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Legal RequirementsCensus Bureau Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) • 15 CFR, Part 30Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Export Administration Regulations (EAR) • 15 CFR, Parts 700 - 799
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Customs Regulations • Title 19 CFR, Parts 1 – 199 State Department International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) • Title 22 CFR, Parts 120 – 130
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Arms and Ammunition Chapter 93 - Export Statistics
$3.9 billion exported in 2011Avg of $325 million per month in 2011
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Revolvers & Pistols, designed to fire live ammoSubheading 9302 - Export Statistics
$94.2 billion exported in 2011Avg of $7.8 million per month in 2011
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What is a Shipment?(FTR 30.1)
• ONE USPPI shipping their merchandise, to• ONE Foreign consignee, on• ONE Carrier moving the product out of the U.S., on• ONE day, with• Valued over $2,500 per Schedule B number or license is
required
1Tip: The ONE Rule
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U.S. Principal Party in Interest (FTR 30.3)
The U.S. Principal Party in Interest is the:• U.S. Person or Entity• Primary Benefactor (Monetary, or Otherwise)• Foreign Entity (if in the U.S. at time goods are purchased or
obtained for export)
Generally that Person can be the:• U.S. Seller: (Wholesaler or Distributor)• U.S. Manufacturer• U.S. Order Party
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Two Types of Transactions(FTR 30.3)
Export Transaction (Standard): • USPPI files the EEI or authorizes an agent to file the EEI
Routed Export Transaction: • Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI) authorizes a U.S.
agent to facilitate the export of items from the United States and to prepare and file the EEI
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Value of Repair Items (FTR 30.29(a))
Report the value of the repairs, including parts and labor
Report Schedule B number 9801.10.0000 for the reexport of any article that was imported for repairs or alterations
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Value of Warranty Items (FTR 30.29(b))
Report the value of the replacement commodity
Report original Schedule B number
If the value on the EEI record is different from the value on the bill of lading, invoice, etc., include a statement notating: “Product replaced under warranty, value for EEI record purposes”
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Shipments Exempt from Filing (FTR 30.36-30.40)
• Country of ultimate destination is Canada (30.36)
• $2,500 or less per Schedule B number (30.37(a))
• Tools of Trade: hand carried, personal or company use, not for sale, not shipped as cargo, returned within 1 year (30.37(b))
• Intangible exports of software & technology (30.37(f))
• Temporary Exports (e.g., Carnets) (30.37(q))
• Shipments to U.S. Armed Forces (30.39), consigned to the U.S. Armed Forces
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Special exemptions for certain shipments to US Government agencies
(FTR 30.40)
Filing EEI is not required for the following:• Office furniture, office equipment and office supplies• Household goods and personal effects• Food, medicines, and related items• Books, maps, charts, pamphlets, and similar articles
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Exemptions Do Not Apply (FTR 30.2(a)(iv))
• Commerce (BIS) licenses• Country Group E:1 (Supplement 1 to 15 CFR 740)• State Department licenses and ITAR controlled
items• License shipments from other government
agencies• Shipments on Office of Foreign Assets Control
Sanctions Program List • Rough Diamonds
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CBP Penalty Guidelines• CBP Published Guidelines became
effective on February 1, 2009
• Highlights:• Penalties for failure to file, late filing, and other violations• Mitigating and Aggravating Factors• Guidance for CBP officers• Carrier Penalties
http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/legal/bulletins_decisions/bulletins_2009/vol43_01022009_no2/43genno2.ctt/43genno2.pdf
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Mitigating Factors
Including, but not limited to:• First-time USPPI or authorized agent, FPPI, carrier, etc.• Voluntary self-disclosure of the violation• Clear documentary evidence of remedial measures undertaken to
prevent future violation• Exceptional cooperation with CBP, Census or BIS• Demonstration by party of having a systematic export compliance
effort.
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Aggravating Factors
Including, but not limited to:• Several violations in the same export transaction• Circumstances suggest the intentional nature of the violation• High number of violations in preceding 3 year period• Evidence of criminal conviction for related violation, i.e. BIS
violation• The party exports as a regular part of its business, but lacks a
systematic export compliance effort.
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Voluntary Self Disclosure (FTR 30.74)
Submit letter on company letterhead and include the following information:• Description of information unreported or reported incorrectly • Number and value of shipments affected• Steps taken to resolve problem• Point of contact• Letters should be submitted to: Mr. Nick Orsini
Chief, Foreign Trade Division U.S. Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road, Room 6K032 Washington, DC 20233-6700
*File data in AES as soon as possible and retain documentation regarding all shipments involved in disclosure
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Automated Export System (AES) &
Electronic Export Information (EEI)
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Automated Export System Uses
• CBP uses AES to verify shipments directly at the port.
• BIS uses AES to track export license transactions and to validate end users.
• DDTC uses AES to track export license transactions and to automatically decrement values on some license types.
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AES Process Flow
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Gather/Review filing resources
Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) Export Flipper
AESDirect Support CenterFTD Blog at blogs.census/gov/globalreach
Before Filing the EEI
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• Decide who is filing the EEI
– USPPI files
– Authorized U.S. Agent files on USPPI’s
behalf.
To avoid duplicate EEI filings, only one party files the EEI.
Before Filing the EEI
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Filing the EEI and Troubleshooting
Misreported Codes:• Port of Export: Four digit number
• Misclassification: • Ink cartridges vs. weapon cartridges• Rubber seals vs. live seals
• Country of Destination: Two alpha characters • IE – Ireland IR – Iran IQ – Iraq
• Carrier SCAC/IATA• Four character code for Vessel, Truck, and Rail• Two or three character code for Air
• Schedule B: Ten digit number • Search engine available at:
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/schedules/b/
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AES Responses
VerifyCompliance
WarningInformational
Fatal
Shipment RejectedNo ITN IssuedorUpdate RejectedInvalid ITN
Shipment AcceptedITN Issued
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Implement Best PracticeshDocument!!! Document!!! Document!!!
hCorrect information as soon as possible
hMaintain compliancehEducation & cross traininghAutomation & Procedures
hAttend Seminars & Workshops
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Training Tools
• Export training videos• Webinars• Global Reach Blog http://
globalreach.blogs.census.gov
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FTD Training Tools
• AES Newsletters
• TradeSource
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For More Information
• FTD Call Center: 800-549-0595• Option 1 – AES Assistance• Option 2 – Commodity Classification Assistance• Option 3 – Regulations Assistance• Option 4 – Data Dissemination
• Fax: 301-763-8835• E-mail: [email protected]• FTD Blog: blogs.census.gov/globalreach/
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Questions?