When entering Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES) it is important that these entries are reviewed by a knowledgeable employee and that these records are maintained along with other relevant export documentation. Any errors should be corrected immediately in AES. We have seen errors in EEI/AES filings by both the exporting company as well as by empowered freight forwarders. These errors may involve entering incorrect licensing authority, incorrect export classification, or incorrect value and quantity and can result in export violations which are the responsibility of the exporter. They can also result in the seizure of items by U.S. Customs if the EEI does not match the items being exported or if previous exports were incorrectly decremented and expected value is no longer available on the license.
We recommend that companies employ a Shippers Letter of Instruction (SLI) to clearly instruct the designated party entering the EEI on export specifics. However, even with an SLI, we have seen errors. As such, it is important to review all EEI/AES entries for all exports.
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