The Automated Export System (AES) is the electronic way to file the Electronic Export Information (EEI) and ocean manifest information directly to U.S. Customs. On these web pages you will find information on the history and future of AES, technical documentation, software vendors, AESDirect and many other items of interest related to AES. AES Outreach: askAES@census.gov
AES Technical Documentation - 06/08/2012 The AES Commodity Redesign was implemented in AES effective June 8, 2004. The June 2004 Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) is available under AES Technical Documentation. This information includes record formats and other reference material needed to build automated links to the AES. Check frequently for updates.
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Easy Steps for AES Participation -
04/15/2011 Provides simple procedures for paperless filing for the Electronic Export Information (EEI) and Ocean Manifests through an Automated Export System (AES) directly to CBP. The instructions offer quick tips on filing a letter of intent and other pertinent information.
AES Calendar of Events Information about AES meetings and Foreign Trade Export Regulations Seminars is now available on the U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Meetings and Presentations website. A link is provide on the right. Information related to the Automated Export System can also be obtained by calling the AES Hotline at 1-800-549-0595 or by email at AESMeeting@Census.gov
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Frequently Asked Questions -
10/20/2008 Listed below are the most frequently asked questions about AES. If your question isn't answered below, please feel free to contact us on the AES Hotline at 1-800-549-0595.
Relevant Links The full story of AES and the Export business is not to be found in the AES Web Site alone. There are information sources throughout many Federal agencies which complete the understanding of the Export business and how AES participation fits in. This page presents links (to the right) to those external environments which will provide additional information to members of the export community.
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