Automated Export System (AES) / Electronic Export Information (EEI)
Automated Export System (AES) / Electronic Export Information (EEI)
The Automated Export System (AES) is a computer system that collects Electronic Export Information (EEI). In many cases, the law requires you to report EEI for goods exported from the United States and its territories.
AES / EEI filings are required for most shipments:
- To foreign countries from the United States
- To Puerto Rico from the United States
- To the United States from Puerto Rico
- To the U.S. Virgin Islands from the United States or Puerto Rico
General exemptions to AES / EEI filing:
- Shipments to Canada (§30.36) Exemption for shipments destined to Canada)
- $2,500 or less (§30.37(a) Miscellaneous exemptions)
- Electronic transmissions and intangible transfers (§30.2(d)(3) – General requirements for filing Electronic Export Information (EEI))
- Tools of trade that are usual and reasonable kinds and quantities of commodities and software intended for use…in furthering the enterprises and undertakings abroad; are owned by the exporter; accompany the individual; are necessary and appropriate and intended for the personal and/or business use of the individual USPPI; are not for sale; are returned to the United States no later than one (1) year from the date of export (§30.37(b) Miscellaneous exemptions)
- Exports of technology and software that do not require an export license (§30.37(f) Miscellaneous exemptions)
- Note: AES / EEI filings are required for exports of mass market software (see §30.37(f) and U.S Census - Exporting Sorfware: To file or not to file)
- Shipments exported under EAR license exception Baggage (BAG) §30.37(x) Miscellaneous exemptions)
Examples of when AES / EEI filings must be done, regardless of the above exemptions:
- Item is subject to the ITAR
- Requires an export license or other AES / EEI filing requirement under the EAR (§30.2(a)(iv) General requirements for filing Electronic Export Information (EEI).
- Shipment destined for a country listed in Country Group E:1 or E:2 (§30.16(d) Export Administration Regulations)
- Note: Tools of trade that will be used by a person traveling to a Country Group E:1 or E:2 destination, that will be returned to the United States within one year and that are lawfully being exported to a Country Group E:1 or E:2 destination under License Exception BAG or License Exception TMP do not require AES / EEI filings §30.37(y) Miscellaneous exemptions)
- For all exports of 9x515 or “600 series” EAR controlled items enumerated or otherwise described in paragraphs .a through .x of a 9x515 or “600 series” ECCN regardless of value or destination, including exports to Canada (§ 758.1(b)(3))
- For all exports of tangible items subject to the EAR where parties to the transaction are listed on the Unverified List, regardless of value or destination (§ 758.1(b)(8))