Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Mandatory Automated Export System Filing for All Shipments Requiring Shipper's Export Declaration Information: Proposed Substantive Changes and Corrections

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AES downtime filing citation. A statement used in place of a proof of filing citation when the AES or AES Direct computer systems experience a major failure. The citation must appear on the bill of lading, air waybill, export shipping instructions, or other commercial loading documents. The downtime filing citation is not to be used when the filer's system is down or experiencing delays.

Annotation. An explanatory note (e.g., proof of filing citation, postdeparture filing citation, AES downtime filing citation, or exemption legend) placed on the bill of lading, air waybill, export shipping instructions, or other commercial loading document.

Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR). The document that describes the technical and operational requirements of the AES. The AESTIR presents record formats and other reference information used in the AES.

Commercial loading document. A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which freight is to be moved between points for a specific charge. It is usually prepared by the shipper or the shipper's agent and actuated by the carrier and serves as a document of title, a contract of carriage, and a receipt for goods. Examples of commercial loading documents include the air waybill, inland bill of lading, ocean bill of lading, and through bill of lading.

Country of ultimate destination. The country where the goods are to be consumed, further processed, stored, or manufactured, as known to the USPPI at the time of export. (See § 30.6(a)(5)).

Diplomatic pouch. Any properly identified and sealed pouch, package, envelope, bag, or other container that is used to transport official correspondence, documents, and articles intended for official use, between Embassies, legations, or consulates, and the foreign office of any government.

Electronic CBP Form 214 Admissions (e214). A web-based system that allows importers, brokers and zone operators to report import data electronically via CBP's Automated Broker Interface system for merchandise being admitted into a Foreign Trade Zone. The e214 is the electronic system that replaced the Census Bureau's Automated Foreign Trade Zone Reporting Program.

End user. The entity abroad, known at the time of export by the USPPI, which ultimately uses the exported or reexported items. The end user is not an authorized agent or intermediary, but may be the FPPI or ultimate consignee.

Filers. Those USPPIs or authorized agents (of either the USPPI or the FPPI) who have been approved to file EEI directly in the AES or AES Direct Internet application.

Filer ID. The Employer Identification Number or Dun & Bradstreet Number of the company or individual filing the export information in the Automated Export System.

Foreign port of unlading. The port in the foreign country where the goods are removed from the exporting carrier. The foreign port does not have to be located in the country of destination. The foreign port of unlading shall be reported in terms of Schedule K, “Classification of CBP Foreign Ports by Geographic Trade Area and Country.”

Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI). The party abroad who purchases the goods for export. This party may be the Ultimate Consignee.

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA). An organized listing of goods and their duty rates, developed by the U.S. International Trade Commission, as the basis for classifying imported and exported products, and also providing statistical information about imports and exports.

Household goods. Usual and reasonable kinds and quantities of furniture, clothing and personal adornments necessary and appropriate for use by the USPPI or the USPPIs immediate family.

International waters. Waters located outside the U.S. territorial sea, which extends 12 nautical miles measured from the baselines of the United States, and outside the territory of any foreign country, including the territorial waters thereof. Note that vessels, platforms, buoys, undersea systems, and other similar structures that are located in international waters, but are attached permanently or temporarily to a country's continental shelf, are considered to be within the territory of that country.

Issued banknote. A promissory note intended to circulate as money, usually printed on paper or plastic, issued by a bank with a specific denomination, payable to an individual, entity or the bearer.

Manifest. A collection of documents, including forms, such as the cargo declaration and annotated bills of lading, that lists and describes the cargo contents of a carrier, container, or warehouse. Carriers required to file manifests with CBP Port Director must include an AES filing citation, or exemption legend for all cargo being transported.

Mass-market software. Software that is produced in large numbers and made available to the public. It does not include software that is customized for a specific user.

Method of transportation. The method by which goods arrive in or are exported from the United States by way of seaports, airports, or land border crossing points. Methods of transportation include vessel, air, truck, rail, mail or other.

Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC). An individual or entity who does not own or operate the carrying ship, but who contracts with a shipping line for the carriage of the goods to the ultimate consignee.

Port of export. The port of export is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection seaport or airport where the goods are loaded on the carrier that is taking the goods out of the United States, or the CBP port where exports by overland transportation cross the U.S. border into Canada or Mexico. For goods loaded aboard a carrier (aircraft or vessel) where the conveyance stops at several ports before clearing to the foreign country, the port of export is the first port where the goods were loaded on the original conveyance. For goods off-loaded from the original conveyance to another conveyance (even if the aircraft or vessel belongs to the same carrier) at any of the ports, the port where the goods were loaded on the last conveyance before going foreign is the port of export. The port of export shall be reported in terms of Schedule D, “Classification of CBP Districts and Ports.” Use port code 8000 for shipments by mail.

Postdeparture filing. The privilege granted to approved USPPIs for their EEI to be filed up to five calendar days from the date of export. Postdeparture filing can only be used for an approved list of commodities. This list can be found at http://www.census.gov/aes.

Power of attorney. A legal authorization, in writing, from a USPPI or FPPI stating that the agent has authority to act as the principal party's true and lawful agent for purposes of preparing and filing the EEI in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United States. (See Appendix A of this part.)

Shipment. All goods being sent from one USPPI to one consignee located in a single country of destination on a single conveyance and on the same day. Except as noted in § 30.2(a)(1)(iv), the EEI shall be filed when the value of the goods is over $2,500 per Schedule B number or HTSUSA commodity classification code.

Shipment reference number. A unique identification number assigned to the shipment by the filer for reference purposes. The reuse of the shipment reference number is prohibited.

Shipper's Export Declaration (SED). The Department of Commerce paper form used under the Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations to collect information from an entity exporting from the United States. This form was used for compiling the official U.S. export statistics for the United States and for export control purposes. The SED became obsolete on October 1, 2008, with the implementation of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and has been superseded by the EEI filed to the AES or through the AES Direct.

Shipping documents. Documents that include but are not limited to commercial invoices, export shipping instructions, packing lists, bill of ladings and air waybills.

Split shipment. A shipment covered by a single EEI transmission booked for export on one conveyance, but divided by the exporting carrier and sent on two or more conveyances of the same carrier on the same day.

Transshipment. The transfer of merchandise from the country or countries of origin through an intermediary country or countries to the country of ultimate destination.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charged with the management, control, and protection of our Nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry to the United States. CBP is charged with keeping terrorist and terrorist weapons from entering the country and enforcing customs, immigration, agricultural and countless other laws of the United States.

Value. The selling price (or the cost if the goods are not sold) in US dollars, plus inland or domestic freight, insurance, and other charges to the U.S. seaport, airport, or land border port of export. Cost of goods is the sum of expenses incurred in the USPPI's acquisition or production of the goods. (See § 30.6(a)(17)).

Voluntary Self-Disclosure (VSD). A narrative account with supporting documentation that sufficiently describes suspected violations of the FTR. A VSD reflects due diligence in detecting, and correcting potential violation(s) when required information was not reported or when incorrect information was provided that violates the FTR.

Written authorization. A legal authorization, in writing, by the USPPI or FPPI stating that the agent has authority to act as the USPPI's or FPPI's true and lawful agent for purposes of preparing and filing the EEI in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United States. (See Appendix A of this part.)

3. Amend § 30.2 by revising paragraphs (a)(1)(iv)(E), (a)(2), (b)(3), paragraph (d) introductory text, paragraphs (d)(2) and (d)(4); and adding paragraphs (a)(1)(iv)(H), (a)(1)(iv)(I) and (d)(5) to read as follows:

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(E) Destined for a country listed in Country Group E:1 as set forth in Supplement 1 of 15 CFR 740, unless the shipment is exempt from filing requirements by 15 CFR 734 or 740.

(H) Used self-propelled vehicles as defined in 19 CFR 192.1 of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations.

(I) Household goods, unless the shipment is consigned to U.S. government agencies and employees for their exclusive use.

(2) Filing methods. The USPPI has four means for filing EEI: use AES Direct; develop AES software using the AESTIR (see http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/aes/tech_docs/); purchase software developed by certified vendors using the AESTIR; or use an authorized agent. An FPPI can only use an authorized agent in a routed export transaction.

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(3) The AES downtime procedures provide uniform instructions for processing export transactions when the government's AES or AES Direct is unavailable for transmission. (See § 30.4(b)(1) and § 30.4(b)(3).)

(d) Exclusions from filing EEI. The following types of transactions are outside the scope of this part and shall be excluded from EEI filing. Notation on the bill of lading, air waybill, export shipping instructions or other commercial loading documents is not required.

(2) Except Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, goods shipped from the U.S. territories and goods shipped between the United States and these territories do not require EEI filing. However, goods transiting U.S. territories to foreign destinations require EEI filing.

(4) Goods shipped to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba from the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands and from Guantanamo Bay Naval Base to the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. (See § 30.39 for filing requirements for shipments exported to the U.S. Armed Services.)

(5) Goods licensed by a U.S. federal government agency where the country of ultimate destination is the United States or goods destined to international waters where the person(s) or entity assuming control of the item(s) is a citizen or permanent resident alien of the United States or a juridical entity organized under the laws of the United States or a jurisdiction within the United States.

4. Amend § 30.3 by revising paragraphs (b)(2), (b)(2)(iii), (c)(1)(ii)(A), (c)(2)(ii), (e)(1)(xii) and (e)(2); and adding paragraphs (b)(4) and (c)(3) to read as follows: § 30.3 Electronic Export Information filer requirements, parties to export transactions, and responsibilities of parties to export transactions.

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(2) USPPI. For purposes of filing EEI, the USPPI is the person or legal entity in the United States that receives the primary benefit, monetary or otherwise, from the transaction. Generally, that person or entity is the U.S. seller, manufacturer, order party, or foreign entity if in the United States at the time goods are purchased or obtained for export. The foreign entity shall be listed as the USPPI if it is in the United States when the items are purchased or obtained for export. The foreign entity shall then follow the provisions for filing the EEI specified in § 30.3 and § 30.6 pertaining to the USPPI.

(iii) If a U.S. order party directly arranges for the sale and export of goods to the FPPI, the U.S. order party shall be listed as the USPPI in the EEI.

(4) Carrier. A carrier is an individual or legal entity in the business of transporting passengers or goods. Airlines, trucking companies, railroad companies, shipping lines, pipeline companies, and slot charterers are all examples of carriers.

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(A) Providing the authorized agent with the following information to assist in preparing the EEI:

(1) Name and address of the USPPI.

(2) USPPI's EIN.

(3) State of origin (State).

(4) FTZ if applicable.

(5) Commercial description of commodities.

(6) Origin of goods indicator: Domestic (D) or Foreign (F).

(7) Schedule B number or HTSUSA, Classification Commodity Code.

(8) Quantities/units of measure.

(9) Value.

(10) Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or sufficient technical information to determine the ECCN if 15 CFR 758.1(g) requires that an ECCN be entered.

(11) All licensing information necessary to file the EEI for commodities where the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, or other U.S. government agency issues a license for the commodities being exported, or the merchandise is being exported under a license exemption or exception.

(12) Ultimate consignee type, if known.

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(ii) Obtaining a power of attorney or written authorization from the USPPI to file the EEI.

(3) Carrier responsibilities.

(i) The carrier must not load or move cargo unless the required documentation, from the USPPI or authorized agent, contains the required AES proof of filing, postdeparture, downtime, or exemption citations. This information must be cited on the first page of the bill of lading, air waybill, or other commercial loading documents.

(ii) The carrier must annotate the required AES proof of filing, postdeparture, downtime, or exemption citations on the carrier's outbound manifest when required.

(iii) The carrier is responsible for presenting the required AES proof of filing, postdeparture, downtime, or exemption citations to CBP Port Director at the port of export as stated in Subpart E of this part. Such presentation shall be without material change or amendment of the proof of filing citation, exemption legend or postdeparture filing citation.

(iv) Except as provided in § 30.28, when a carrier identifies that a portion of the goods covered by a single EEI transaction has not been exported on the intended conveyance, the carrier shall notify the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port Director at the Port of exit immediately and amend the manifest. The carrier shall notify the USPPI or the authorized agent of changes to the commodity data, and the USPPI or the authorized agent shall electronically transmit the corrections, cancellations, or amendments as soon as the corrections are known in accordance with § 30.9.

(v) Retain documents pertaining to the export shipment as specified in § 30.10.

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(xii) Ultimate consignee type, if known.

(2) Authorized agent responsibilities. In a routed export transaction, if an authorized agent is preparing and filing the EEI on behalf of the FPPI, the authorized agent must obtain a power of attorney or written authorization from the FPPI and prepare and file the EEI based on information obtained from the USPPI or other parties involved in the transaction. The authorized agent shall be responsible for filing the EEI accurately and timely in accordance with the FTR. Upon request, the authorized agent will provide the USPPI with a copy of the power of attorney or written authorization from the FPPI. The authorized agent shall also retain documentation to support the EEI reported to the AES. The agent shall upon request, provide the USPPI with the Internal Transaction Number, date of export, and the data elements in paragraphs (e)(1)(i) through (xii) of this section as submitted to the AES. The authorized agent shall provide the following export information to the AES:

(i) Date of export.

(ii) Transportation Reference Number.

(iii) Ultimate consignee.

(iv) Intermediate consignee, if applicable.

(v) Authorized agent name and address.

(vi) EIN, or DUNS number of the authorized agent.

(vii) Country of ultimate destination.

(viii) Method of transportation.

(ix) Carrier identification and conveyance name.

(x) Port of export.

(xi) Foreign port of unloading.

(xii) Shipping weight.

(xiii) ECCN if 15 CFR 758.1(g) requires that an ECCN be entered.

(xiv) License information.

(xv) Ultimate consignee type, if known.

Note to Paragraph (e)(2) of this section:

For items in paragraphs (e)(2)(xiii) and (xiv) of this section, where the FPPI has assumed responsibility for determining and obtaining license authority, see requirements set forth in 15 CFR 758.3 of the EAR.

5. Amend § 30.4 by revising paragraphs (a)(6), (b)(1), (b)(2) introductory text, (c), and (d), redesignating paragraph (b)(3) as (b)(4) and adding paragraphs (b)(3) and (b)(5) to read as follows:

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(6) Shipments where complete outbound manifests are required prior to clearing vessels going directly to the countries identified in U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations 19 CFR 4.75(c) and aircraft going directly or indirectly to those countries. (See U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulation 19 CFR 122.74(b)(2));

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(1) For USML shipments, refer to the ITAR (22 CFR 123.22(b)(1)) for specific requirements concerning predeparture filing timeframes. In addition, if a filer is unable to acquire an ITN because the AES is not operating, the filer shall not export until the AES is operating and an ITN is acquired.

(2) For non-USML shipments, except shipments between the United States and Puerto Rico, file the EEI and provide the ITN as follows (See § 30.4(b)(3), filing timeframes for shipments between the United States and Puerto Rico):

(3) For shipments between the United States and Puerto Rico, the AES proof of filing citation, postdeparture filing citation, or exemption citation must be presented to the carrier by the time the shipment arrives at the port of unloading.

(5) For used self-propelled vehicles as defined in 19 CFR 192.1 of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, the USPPI or the authorized agent shall file the EEI as required by § 30.6 and provide the filing citation to the exporting carrier at least 72 hours prior to export.

(c) EEI transmitted postdeparture. Postdeparture filing is only available for approved USPPIs and provides for the electronic filing of the data elements required by § 30.6 no later than five (5) calendar days from the date of exportation. Postdeparture filing can only be used for an approved list of commodities. This list can be found at http://www.census.gov/aes. For U.S. principal parties in interest approved for postdeparture filing, all shipments containing only approved commodities (other than those for which predeparture filing is specifically required), by all methods of transportation, may be exported with the appropriate postdeparture filing citation and the EEI must be filed within five (5) calendar days from the date of export. Certified AES authorized agents or service centers may transmit information postdeparture on behalf of USPPIs approved for postdeparture filing, or the approved USPPI may transmit the data postdeparture itself.

(d) Proof of filing citation and exemption legend. The USPPI or the authorized agent shall provide the exporting carrier with the proof of filing citation and exemption legends as described in § 30.7.

6. Amend § 30.5 by revising paragraph (c) introductory text, paragraph (d)(1) and (d)(2); and adding paragraphs (c)(1)(ix) and (c)(3)(G) to read as follows:

(c) Postdeparture filing approval process. Postdeparture filing is a privilege granted to approved USPPIs for their EEI to be filed up to five (5) calendar days from the date of export. Postdeparture filing can only be used for an approved list of commodities. This list can be found at http://www.census.gov/aes. The USPPI or its authorized agent may not transmit EEI postdeparture for commodities not found on the approved list of commodities. The USPPI may apply for postdeparture filing privileges by submitting a postdeparture filing application at http://www.census.gov/aes. An authorized agent may not apply on behalf of a USPPI. The Census Bureau will distribute the application to CBP and the other federal government partnership agencies participating in the AES postdeparture filing review process. Failure to meet the standards of the Census Bureau, CBP or any of the partnership agencies is reason for denial of the AES applicant for postdeparture filing privileges. Each partnership agency will develop its own internal postdeparture filing acceptance standards, and each agency will notify the Census Bureau of the USPPI's success or failure to meet that agency's acceptance standards. Any partnership agency may require additional information from USPPIs that are applying for postdeparture filing. The Census Bureau will notify the USPPI of the decision to either deny or approve its application for postdeparture filing privileges within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the postdeparture filing application by the Census Bureau, or if a decision cannot be reached at that time, the USPPI will be notified of an extension for a final decision as soon as possible after the thirty (30) calendar days.

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(ix) The USPPI fails to demonstrate the ability to meet the AES predeparture filing requirements.

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(G) The USPPI or its authorized agent files postdeparture for commodities that are not on the approved list. See http://www.census.gov/aes for the list of approved commodities.

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(1) AES Direct user names and passwords are to be kept secure by the account administrator and not disclosed to any unauthorized user or any persons outside the registered company.

(2) Registered companies are responsible for those persons having user name and password. If an employee with a user name and password leaves the company or otherwise is no longer an authorized user, the company shall immediately deactivate that username in the system to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Title 13 data.

7. Amend § 30.6 as follows:

a. Revise paragraphs (a)(1)(ii), (a)(3), (a)(5)(i), (a)(8), (a)(9), (a)(17) introductory text, (a)(19), and (a)(23);

b. Revise paragraph (b);

c. Add paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(7), (b)(19), (b)(22), (b)(23), and (b)(24); and

d. Remove paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2):

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(ii) Address of the USPPI. In all EEI filings, the USPPI shall report the address or location (no post office box number) from which the goods actually begin the journey to the port of export even if the USPPI does not own/lease the facility. For example, the EEI covering goods laden aboard a truck at a warehouse in Georgia for transport to Florida for loading onto a vessel for export to a foreign country shall show the address of the warehouse in Georgia. For shipments with multiple origins, report the address from which the commodity with the greatest value begins its export journey. If such information is not known, report the address in the state where the commodities are consolidated for export.

(3) Ultimate consignee. The ultimate consignee is the person, party, or designee that is located abroad and actually receives the export shipment. The name and address of the ultimate consignee, whether by sale in the United States or abroad or by consignment, shall be reported in the EEI. The ultimate consignee as known at the time of export shall be reported. For shipments requiring an export license including shipments to international waters, the ultimate consignee reported in the AES shall be the person so designated on the export license or authorized to be the ultimate consignee under the applicable license exemption or exception in conformance with the EAR or ITAR, as applicable. For goods sold en route, report the appropriate “To be Sold En Route” indicator in the EEI, and report corrected information as soon as it is known (see § 30.9 for procedures on correcting AES information).

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(i) Shipments under an export license, license exception or license exemption. For shipments, including those to international waters, under an export license or license exemption issued by the Department of State, DDTC or export license or license exception issued by the Department of Commerce, BIS, the country of ultimate destination shall conform to the country of ultimate destination as shown on the license. In the case of a Department of State license, the country of ultimate destination is the country specified with respect to the end user. For goods licensed by other government agencies refer to their specific requirements concerning providing country of destination information.

(8) Carrier identification. The carrier identification is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) for vessel, rail, and truck shipments or the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code for air shipments. The carrier identification specifies the carrier that transports the goods out of the United States. The carrier transporting the goods to the port of export and the carrier transporting the goods out of the United States may be different. For vessel shipments, report the carrier identification code of the party whose booking number was reported in the AES. For transshipments through Canada, Mexico, or another foreign country, the carrier identification is that of the carrier that transports the goods out of the United States. For other valid methods of transportation, including mail, fixed modes (pipeline), passenger, and hand carried, the carrier identification is not required. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) issues and maintains the SCAC. (See http://www.nmfta.org.) The IATA issues and maintains the IATA codes. (See http://www.census.gov/trade for a list of IATA codes.)

(9) Port of export. The port of export is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection seaport or airport where the goods are loaded on the carrier that is taking the goods out of the United States, or the CBP port where exports by overland transportation cross the U.S. border into Canada or Mexico. For goods loaded aboard a carrier (aircraft or vessel) where the conveyance stops at several ports before clearing to the foreign country, the port of export is the first port where the goods were loaded on the original conveyance. For goods off-loaded from the original conveyance to another conveyance (even if the aircraft or vessel belongs to the same carrier) at any of the ports, the port where the goods were loaded on the last conveyance before going foreign is the port of export. The port of export shall be reported in terms of Schedule D, “Classification of CBP Districts and Ports.” Use port code 8000 for shipments by mail.

(17) Value. In general, the value to be reported in the EEI shall be the value of the goods at the U.S. port of export in U.S. dollars. The value shall be the selling price (or the cost, if the goods are not sold), plus inland or domestic freight, insurance, and other charges to the U.S. seaport, airport, or land border port of export. Cost of goods is the sum of expenses incurred in the USPPI's acquisition or production of the goods. Report the value to the nearest dollar, omit cents. Fractions of a dollar less than 50 cents should be ignored, and fractions of 50 cents or more should be rounded up to the next dollar.

(19) Shipment reference number. A unique identification number assigned by the filer that allows for the identification of the shipment in the filer's system. The reuse of the shipment reference number is prohibited.

(23) License code/license exemption code. The code that identifies the commodity as having a federal government agency requirement for a license, permit, authorization, license exception or exemption or that no license is required.

(b) Conditional data elements are as follows: (1) Address of license applicant. Report the address of the applicant shown on the export license, if different from the USPPI.

(2) Name of the end user. Report the name of the end user, if known.

(3) Address of the end user. Report the address or location (no post office box number) of the reported end user.

(4) Authorized agent and authorized agent identification. If an authorized agent is used to prepare and file the EEI, the following information shall be provided to the AES:

(i) Authorized agent's identification number. Report the authorized agent's own EIN, or DUNS in the EEI for the first shipment and for each subsequent shipment. Use of another company's or individual's EIN or other identification number is prohibited. The party ID type (E = EIN, D = DUNS, etc.) shall be identified.

(ii) Name of the authorized agent. Report the name of the authorized agent. The authorized agent is that person or entity in the United States that is authorized by the USPPI or the FPPI to prepare and file the EEI or the person or entity, if any, named on the export license. (See § 30.3 for details on the specific reporting responsibilities of authorized agents and Subpart B of this part for export control licensing requirements for authorized agents.)

(iii) Address of the authorized agent. Report the address or location (no post office box number) of the authorized agent. The authorized agent's address shall be reported with the initial shipment. Subsequent shipments may be identified by the agent's identification number.

(iv) Contact information. Report the contact name and telephone number.

(5) Intermediate consignee. Report the name and address of the intermediate consignee (if any). The intermediate consignee acts in a foreign country as an agent for the principal party in interest or the ultimate consignee for the purpose of effecting delivery of the export shipment to the ultimate consignee. The intermediate consignee is the person named as such on the export license or authorized to act as such under the applicable general license and in conformity with the EAR.

(6) FTZ identifier. If goods are removed from a FTZ and not entered for consumption, report the FTZ identifier. This is the unique identifier assigned by the Foreign Trade Zone Board that identifies the FTZ, subzone or site from which goods are withdrawn for export.

(7) Country of origin. If the goods exported are of foreign origin and have undergone no change in form or condition or enhancement in value by further manufacture in the United States, U.S. FTZs, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, report the foreign country in which the commodities were grown, produced, manufactured, or substantially transformed. For commodities with multiple origins, report the foreign country of the commodity with the greatest value. If the USPPI does not know the foreign country where the goods originated from, the country of origin to be shown is the last foreign country, as known to the USPPI at the time of shipment from the United States, from which the goods were shipped in their present form. Report the country of origin using the code issued by the International Standards Organization.

(8) Foreign port of unlading. The foreign port of unlading is the foreign port in the country where the goods are removed from the exporting carrier. The foreign port does not have to be located in the country of destination. For exports by sea to foreign countries, not including Puerto Rico, the foreign port of unlading is the code in terms of Schedule K, Classification of Foreign Ports by Geographic Trade Area and Country. For exports by sea or air between the United States and Puerto Rico, the foreign port of unlading is the code in terms of Schedule D, Classification of CBP Districts and Ports. The foreign port of unlading is not required for exports by other modes of transportation, including rail, truck, mail, fixed (pipeline), or air (unless between the U.S. and Puerto Rico).

(9) Export license number/CFR citation/KPC number. License number, permit number, citation, or authorization number assigned by the Department of Commerce, BIS; Department of State, DDTC; Department of the Treasury, OFAC; Department of Justice, DEA; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; or any other federal government agency.

(10) Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). The number used to identify items on the CCL, Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 of the EAR. The ECCN consists of a set of digits and a letter. Items that are not classified under an ECCN are designated “EAR99”.

(11) Secondary unit of measure. The unit of measure that corresponds to the secondary quantity as prescribed in the Schedule B or HTSUSA. If neither Schedule B nor HTSUSA specifies a secondary unit of measure for the item, the unit of measure is not required.

(12) Secondary quantity. The total number of units that correspond to the secondary unit of measure, if any, specified in the Schedule B or HTSUSA. Where the unit of measure is in terms of weight (grams, kilograms, metric tons, etc.), the quantity reflects the net weight, not including the weight of barrels, boxes, or other bulky coverings, and not including salt or pickle in the case of salted or pickled fish or meats. For a few commodities where “content grams” or “content kilograms” or some similar weight unit is specified in Schedule B or HTSUSA, the quantity may be less than the net weight. The quantity is reported as a whole unit only, without commas or decimals. If the quantity contains a fraction of a whole unit, round fractions of one-half unit or more up and fractions of less than one-half unit down to the nearest whole unit. (For example, where the unit for a given commodity is in terms of “tons,” a net quantity of 8.4 tons would be reported as 8 for the quantity. If the quantity is less than one unit, the quantity is 1.)

(13) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)/Product ID. The identification number found on the exported used vehicle. For used self-propelled vehicles that do not have a VIN, the Product ID is reported. “Used” vehicle refers to any self-propelled vehicle where the equitable or legal title to which has been transferred by a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer to an ultimate purchaser. See U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulation 19 CFR 192.1 for more information on exports of used vehicles.

(14) Vehicle ID qualifier. The qualifier that identifies the type of used vehicle number reported. The valid codes are V for VIN and P for Product ID.

(15) Vehicle title number. The number issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration.

(16) Vehicle title state code. The 2-character postal code for the state or territory that issued the vehicle title.

(17) Entry number. The entry number must be reported for goods that are entered in lieu of being transported under bond for which the importer of record is a foreign entity, or for reexports of goods withdrawn from a FTZ for which a NAFTA-deferred duty claim (entry type 08) could have been made, but that the importer elected to enter for consumption under CBP entry type 06. For goods imported into the United States for export to a third country of ultimate destination, where the importer of record on the entry is a foreign entity, the USPPI will be the authorized agent designated by the foreign importer for service of process. The USPPI, in this circumstance, is required to report the import entry number.

(18) Transportation Reference Number (TRN). The TRN is as follows:

(i) Vessel shipments. Report the booking number for vessel shipments. The booking number is the reservation number assigned by the carrier to hold space on the vessel for cargo being exported. The TRN is required for all vessel shipments.

(ii) Air shipments. Report the master air waybill number for air shipments. The air waybill number is the reservation number assigned by the carrier to hold space on the aircraft for cargo being exported. The TRN is required for air shipments.

(iii) Rail shipments. Report the bill of lading (BL) number for rail shipments. The BL number is the reservation number assigned by the carrier to hold space on the rail car for cargo being exported. The TRN is optional for rail shipments.

(iv) Truck shipments. Report the freight or pro bill number for truck shipments. The freight or pro bill number is the number assigned by the carrier to hold space on the truck for cargo being exported. The freight or pro bill number correlates to a bill of lading number, air waybill number or trip number for multimodal shipments. The TRN is optional for truck shipments.

(19) License value. For shipments requiring an export license, report the value designated on the export license that corresponds to the commodity being exported.

(20) Department of State Requirements.

(i) Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) registration number. The number assigned by the DDTC to persons who are required to register per Part 122 of the ITAR (22 CFR parts 120 through 130), and have an authorization (license or exemption) from DDTC to export the article.

(ii) DDTC Significant Military Equipment (SME) indicator. A term used to designate articles on the USML (22 CFR 121) for which special export controls are warranted because of their capacity for substantial military utility or capability. See § 120.7 of the ITAR 22 CFR 120 through 130 for a definition of SME and § 121.1 for items designated as SME articles.

(iii) DDTC eligible party certification indicator. Certification by the U.S. exporter that the exporter is an eligible party to participate in defense trade. See 22 CFR 120.1(c). This certification is required only when an exemption is claimed.

(iv) DDTC United States Munitions List (USML) category code. The USML category of the article being exported (22 CFR 121).

(v) DDTC Unit of Measure (UOM). This unit of measure is the UOM covering the article being shipped as described on the export authorization or declared under an ITAR exemption.

(vi) DDTC quantity. This quantity is the number of articles being shipped. The quantity is the total number of units that corresponds to the DDTC UOM code.

(vii) DDTC exemption number. The exemption number is the specific citation from the ITAR (22 CFR 120 through 130) that exempts the shipment from the requirements for a license or other written authorization from DDTC.

(viii) DDTC export license line number. The line number of the State Department export license that corresponds to the article being exported.

(21) Kimberley Process Certificate (KPC) number. The unique identifying number on the KPC issued by the United States KPC authority that must accompany all export shipments of rough diamonds. Rough diamonds are classified under 6-digit HS subheadings 7102.10, 7102.21, and 7102.31. Enter the KPC number in the license number field excluding the 2-digit ISO country code for the United States.

(22) Equipment number. Report the identification number for the shipping equipment, such as container or igloo number (Unit Load Device (ULD)), truck license number, or rail car number. For containerized vessel cargo, the USPPI must report the container number.

(23) Seal number. The security seal number placed on the equipment or container.

(24) Ultimate consignee type. If at the time of filing, the USPPI or the authorized agent knows the ultimate consignee is a reseller, government reseller or government consumer, the appropriate type must be indicated in the AES. If more than one type applies, provide the type that most often applies. For purposes of this paragraph, reseller, government reseller and government consumer are defined as follows:

(i) Reseller—a retailer, wholesaler, distributor, and/or trading company of the exported good to third parties, whether or not the third parties are known.

(ii) Government Reseller—a government-owned or government-controlled agency, institution, enterprise, or company that acts as retailer, wholesaler, distributor, or trading company of the exported good to third parties, whether or not the third parties are known.

(iii) Government Consumer—a government-owned or government-controlled agency, institution, enterprise, or company that consumes or uses the exported good as a consumable, for its own internal processes, as an input to the production of another good, as machinery or equipment that is part of a manufacturing process or a provision of services. The good is not resold or distributed without a substantial transformation of the good.

8. Amend § 30.7 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:

(b) For shipments other than USML, the USPPI or the authorized agent is responsible for annotating the proper proof of filing citation or exemption legend on the first page of the bill of lading, air waybill, export shipping instructions or other commercial loading documents. The USPPI or the authorized agent must provide the proof of filing citation or exemption legend to the exporting carrier. The carrier must annotate the proof of filing citations and/or exemption legends on the carrier's outbound manifest when required. The carrier is responsible for presenting the appropriate proof of filing citation or exemption legend to CBP Port Director at the port of export as stated in Subpart E of this part. Such presentation shall be without material change or amendment of the proof of filing citation, postdeparture filing citation, AES downtime filing citation, or exemption legend as provided to the carrier by the USPPI or the authorized agent. The proof of filing citation will identify that the export information has been accepted as transmitted. The postdeparture filing citation, AES downtime filing citation, or exemption legends will identify that no filing is required prior to export. The proof of filing citations, postdeparture filing citations, or exemption legend shall appear on the bill of lading, air waybill or other commercial loading documentation and shall be clearly visible. The AES filing citations and/or exemption legends are provided for in Appendix D. The exporting carrier shall annotate the manifest or other carrier documentation with the AES filing citations or exemption legend.

9. Revise § 30.8 to read as follows:

The following conditions govern the time and place to present proof of filing citations, postdeparture filing citations, AES downtime filing citation, and exemption legends. The USPPI or the authorized agent is required to deliver the proof of filing citations, postdeparture filing citations, AES downtime filing citations or exemption legends required in § 30.7 to the exporting carrier. See Appendix D of this part for the properly formatted proof of filing citations or exemption legends. Failure of the USPPI or the authorized agent of either the USPPI or FPPI to comply with these requirements constitutes a violation of the regulations in this part and renders such principal party or the authorized agent subject to the penalties provided for in Subpart H of this part.

(a) Postal exports. The proof of filing citations, postdeparture filing citations, AES downtime filing citation, and/or exemption legends for items being sent by mail, as required in § 30.4(b), shall be presented to the postmaster with the packages at the time of mailing. The postmaster is required to deliver the proof of filing citations or exemption legends prior to export.

(b) Pipeline exports. The proof of filing citations or exemption legends for items being sent by pipeline shall be presented to the operator of a pipeline no later than four calendar days after the close of the month. See § 30.46 for requirements for the filing of export information by pipeline carriers.

(c) Exports by other methods of transportation. For exports sent other than by mail or pipeline, the USPPI or the authorized agent is required to deliver the proof of filing citations and/or exemption legends to the exporting carrier in accord with the time periods set forth in § 30.4(b).

10. Amend § 30.9 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:

(b) For shipments where the USPPI or the authorized agent has received an error message from AES, the corrections shall take place as required. Fatal error messages are sent to filers when EEI is not accepted in the AES. These errors must be corrected and EEI resubmitted prior to export for shipments filed predeparture and as soon as possible for shipments filed postdeparture but not later than five (5) calendar days from the date of export. Failure to respond to fatal error messages prior to export of the cargo subjects the principal party or authorized agent to penalties provided for in Subpart H of this part. Failing to transmit corrections to the AES constitutes a violation of the regulations in this part and renders such principal party or authorized agent subject to the penalties provided for in Subpart H of this part. For EEI that generates a warning message, the correction shall be made within four (4) calendar days of receipt of the original transmission. For EEI that generates a verify message, the correction, when warranted, shall be made within four (4) calendar days of receipt of the message. A compliance alert indicates that the shipment was not reported in accordance with the FTR. The USPPI or the authorized agent is required to review filing practices and take whatever corrective actions are required to conform with export reporting requirements.

11. Amend § 30.16 by revising the introductory text and paragraph (b) and adding paragraph (c) to read as follows:

The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, BIS, contains additional reporting requirements pertaining to EEI (see 15 CFR 730-774).

(b) Requirements to place certain export control information in the EEI are found in the EAR. (See 15 CFR 758.1(g)).

(c) Requirements to place certain export control information on export control documents for shipments exempt from AES filing requirements. (See 15 CFR 758.1(d).

12. Amend § 30.18 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:

(a) The USPPI or the authorized agent shall file export information, as required, for items on the USML of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (See 22 CFR part 121). Information for items identified on the USML, including those exported under an export license or license exemption, shall be filed prior to export. Items identified on the USML, including those exported under an export license or license exemption, ultimately destined to a location in the United States are not required to be reported in the AES.

13. Amend § 30.25 by adding paragraph (c) to read as follows:

(c) Goods rejected after entry. For imported goods that are cleared by CBP but subsequently rejected, an EEI must be filed to export the goods. The value to be reported in AES is the declared import value of the goods.

14. A Revise § 30.26 to read as follows:

Export information shall be filed in the AES for all vessels, locomotives, aircraft, rail cars, trucks, other vehicles, trailers, pallets, cargo vans, lift vans, or similar shipping containers when these items are moving as goods pursuant to sale or other transfer from ownership in the United States to ownership abroad. The exports of used self-propelled vehicles as defined in 19 CFR 192.1 of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations must be filed in the AES regardless of value or country of destination. If a vessel, car, aircraft, locomotive, rail car, vehicle, or container, whether in service or newly built or manufactured, is sold or transferred to foreign ownership while in Customs territory of the United States or at a port in such area, EEI shall be reported in accordance with the general requirements of the regulations in this part, identifying the port through or from which the vessel, aircraft, locomotive, rail car, car, vehicle, or container first leaves the United States after sale or transfer. If the vessel, car, aircraft, locomotive, rail car, vehicle, or shipping container is outside Customs territory of the United States at the time of sale or transfer to foreign ownership, EEI shall be reported identifying the last port of clearance or departure from the United States prior to sale or transfer. The country of destination to be shown in the EEI for vessels sold foreign is the country of new ownership. The country for which the vessel clears, or the country of registry of the vessel, should not be reported as the country of destination in the EEI unless such country is the country of new ownership.

15. Amend § 30.28 by revising the section heading, introductory text and paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows:

A shipment covered by a single EEI transmission booked for export on one conveyance, but divided by the exporting carrier at the port of export where the manifest is filed and sent on two or more conveyances of the same carrier on the same day. For a shipment that does not transport on the same day, a new EEI must be filed. The following procedures apply for split shipments:

(a) The carrier shall deliver the manifest to CBP Port Director with the manifest covering the conveyance on which the first part of the split shipment is exported and shall make no changes to the EEI. However, the manifest shall show in the “number of packages” column the actual portion of the declared total quantity being carried and shall carry a notation to indicate “Split Shipment.” All manifests with the notation “Split Shipment” will have identical ITNs.

(b) On each subsequent manifest covering a conveyance on which any part of a split shipment is exported, a prominent notation “SPLIT SHIPMENT” shall be made on the manifest for identification. On the last shipment, the notation shall read “SPLIT SHIPMENT, FINAL.” Each subsequent manifest covering a part of a split shipment shall also show in the “number of packages” column only the goods carried on that particular conveyance and a reference to the total amount originally declared for export (for example, 5 of 11, or 5/11). Immediately following the line showing the portion of the split shipment carried on that conveyance, a notation will be made showing the bill of lading number, air waybill number, or other commercial loading documents shown in the original EEI and the portions of the originally declared total carried on each previous conveyance, together with the number and date of each such previous conveyance (for example, air waybill 123; 1 of 2, flight 36A, June 6 SPLIT SHIPMENT; 2 of 2, flight 40X, June 6 SPLIT SHIPMENT, FINAL).

16. Amend § 30.29 by revising paragraphs (a) and (b)(2) to read as follows:

(a) The return of goods previously imported only for repair and alteration to the foreign shipper of temporarily imported goods (declared as such on importation) shall have Schedule B number 9801.10.0000. The value reported shall only include parts and labor. If the value of the parts and labor is over $2,500 per Schedule B number, or a license or DDTC license exemption statement is required, then EEI must be filed. The value of the original product shall not be included.

(b) * * *

(2) Goods that are replaced under warranty at no charge to the customer shall include the statement, “Product replaced under warranty, value for EEI purposes” on the bill of lading, air waybill, or other commercial loading documents. Place the notation below the proof of filing citation or exemption legend on the commercial document. Report the Schedule B number or HTSUSA classification commodity number of the replacement parts. Report the value of the replacement parts in accordance with 30.6(a)(17).

17. Revise § 30.35 to read as follows:

Except as noted in § 30.2(a)(1)(iv), where an exemption from the filing requirement is provided in this subpart of this part, a legend describing the basis for the exemption shall be made on the first page of the bill of lading, air waybill, or other commercial loading document for carrier use, or on the carrier's outbound manifest. The exemption legend shall reference the number of the section or provision in this part where the particular exemption is provided (see Appendix D of this part).

18. Amend § 30.36 by revising paragraph (b) introductory text and paragraph (b)(2); and adding paragraphs (b)(7) and (b)(8) to read as follows:

(b) This exemption does not apply to the following types of export shipments (These shipments shall be reported in the same manner as for all other exports, except household goods which require limited reporting):

(2) Exports moving from the United States through Canada to a third destination.

(7) Used self-propelled vehicles as defined in 19 CFR 192.1 of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, regardless of value or country of destination.

(8) Household goods, regardless of value or country of destination. (See § 30.38 of this part for filing instructions.)

19. Amend § 30.37 by revising the introductory text and paragraphs (a), (e), and (g); removing paragraphs (q) and (r); redesignating paragraphs (s) and (t) as paragraphs (q) and (r); and adding a new paragraph (s) to read as follows:

Except as noted in § 30.2 (a)(1)(iv), filing EEI is not required for the following kinds of shipments. However, the Census Bureau has the authority to periodically require the reporting of shipments that are normally exempt from filing.

(a) Exports of commodities where the value of the commodities shipped from one USPPI to one consignee on a single exporting carrier, classified under an individual Schedule B number or HTSUSA commodity classification code, is $2,500 or less. This exemption applies to individual Schedule B numbers or HTSUSA commodity classification codes regardless of the total shipment value. In instances where a shipment contains a mixture of individual Schedule B numbers or HTSUSA commodity classification codes valued at $2,500 or less and individual Schedule B numbers or HTSUSA commodity classification codes valued over $2,500, only those Schedule B numbers or HTSUSA commodity classification codes valued over $2,500 are required to be reported. If the filer reports multiple items of the same Schedule B number or HTSUSA commodity classification code, this exemption only applies if the total value of exports for the Schedule B number or HTSUSA commodity classification code is $2,500 or less. Items of domestic or foreign origin under the same commodity classification number must be reported separately and required when valued over $2,500. For the reporting of household goods see § 30.38. Note: this exemption does not apply to the export of vehicles or household goods. The export information for vehicles and household goods must be filed in AES regardless of value or country of destination.

(e) Vessels, locomotives, aircraft, rail cars, trucks, other vehicles, trailers, pallets, cargo vans, lift vans, or similar shipping containers not considered “shipped” in terms of the regulations in this part, when they are moving, either loaded or empty, without transfer of ownership or title, in their capacity as carriers of goods or as instruments of such carriers, and EEI filing is not required.

(g) Shipments of books, maps, charts, pamphlets, and similar articles to foreign libraries, government establishments, or similar institutions.

(s) Exports of technical data and defense service exemptions as defined in 22 CFR 123.22(b)(3)(iii) of the ITAR.

20. Revise § 30.38 to read as follows:

Regardless of value, household goods of usual and reasonable kinds and quantities of personal property, such as wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles, medicinal supplies, food, souvenirs, games, and their containers require limited reporting of EEI. These goods should be for use by the USPPI or the USPPI's immediate family, not intended for sale; and shipped under a bill of lading or an air waybill. In such cases, Schedule B or HTSUSA commodity classification codes and domestic/foreign indicator shall not be required.

21. Revise § 30.39 to read as follows:

Except as noted in § 30.2 (a)(1)(iv), filing of EEI is not required for any and all commodities, whether shipped commercially or through government channels, consigned to the U.S. Armed Services for their exclusive use, including shipments to armed services exchange systems. This exemption does not apply to articles that are on the USML and thus controlled by the ITAR and/or shipments that are not consigned to the U.S. Armed Services, regardless of whether they may be for their ultimate and exclusive use.

22. Amend § 30.40 by revising the introductory text and removing paragraph (d) to read as follows:

Except as noted in § 30.2 (a)(1)(iv), filing EEI is not required for the following types of shipments to U.S. government agencies and employees:

23. Amend § 30.45 as follows:

a. Revise paragraph (a) introductory text and paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(4), (c), (d), (f)(1) and (f)(2); and

b. Remove paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4).

(a) Requirement for filing carrier manifest. Carriers transporting goods from the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands to foreign countries; from the United States or Puerto Rico to the U.S. Virgin Islands; or between the United States and Puerto Rico may not be granted clearance and may not depart until complete manifests or other required documentation (for ocean, air, and rail carriers) have been delivered to CBP Port Director in accordance with all applicable requirements under CBP regulations. CBP may require any of the following: Bill of lading, air waybill, export shipping instructions, manifest, train consist, or other commercial loading documents, and any other document CBP determines necessary to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws. The required document shall contain the appropriate AES proof of filing citations, covering all cargo for which the EEI is required, or exemption legends, covering cargo for which EEI need not be filed by the regulations of this part. Such annotation shall be without material change or amendment of proof of filing citations or exemption legends as provided to the carrier by the USPPI or its authorized agent.

(2) Aircraft. Aircraft transporting goods shall file a complete manifest as required in CBP regulations 19 CFR 122.72-122.76. The manifest shall be filed with CBP Port Director at the CBP port of exit. For shipments from the United States to Puerto Rico, the manifests shall be filed with CBP Port Director at the port where the goods are unladen in Puerto Rico.

(4) Carriers not required to file manifests. Carriers allowed to file incomplete manifests under applicable CBP regulations are required, upon request, to present to CBP Port Director the proof of filing citation or exemption legends for each shipment, prior to departure of the vessel, aircraft, train, truck or other means of conveyance.

(c) Split shipments. When a shipment is divided by the carrier and is covered by a single EEI transmission, the split shipment procedure provided in § 30.28 shall be followed by the carrier in delivering manifests with the proof of filing citation or exemption legend to CBP Port Director.

(d) Attachment of commercial documents. The manifest shall carry a notation that values stated are as presented on the bills of lading, cargo lists, export shipping documents or other commercial documents. The bills of lading, cargo lists, export shipping documents or other commercial documents shall be securely attached to the manifest in such a manner as to constitute one document. The manifest shall reference the statement “Cargo as per bills of lading attached” or “Cargo as per commercial forms attached.” Also required on the face of each commercial loading document shall be the information required by the manifest for cargo covered by that document.

(f) * * *

(1) Except as noted in 30.4 (b)(2), ocean, rail, truck and air exporting carriers shall not accept paper SEDs and under any circumstances load cargo that does not have all proof of filing citations, exemption legends, or postdeparture citations as provided for in Appendix D.

(2) Except as noted in 30.4 (b)(2), ocean, rail, truck and air exporting carriers are subject to the penalties provided for in Subpart H of this part if the exporting carrier;

24. Revise § 30.46 to read as follows:

The operator of a pipeline may transport goods to a foreign country without the prior filing of the proof of filing citations or exemption legends, on the condition that within four calendar days following the end of each calendar month the operator will deliver to CBP Port Director the proof of filing citations or exemption legends covering all exports through the pipeline to each consignee during the month.

25. Amend § 30.47 by revising paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows:

(a) For purposes of the regulations in this part, except when carriers are transporting merchandise from the United States to Puerto Rico, clearance or permission to depart may be granted to any carrier by CBP Port Director prior to filing of a complete manifest as required under the CBP regulations or prior to filing by the carrier of all required filing citations and/or exemption legends, provided there is a bond as specified in 19 CFR 4.75, 4.76, and 122.74. The conditions of the bond shall be that a complete manifest, where a manifest is required by the regulations in this part and all required filing citations and/or exemption legends shall be filed by the carrier no later than the fourth calendar day after clearance or departure of the carrier except as otherwise specifically provided in paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), and (a)(3) of this section.

(1) For manifests submitted electronically through AES, the condition of the bond shall be that the manifest and all required filing citations and/or exemption legends shall be completed not later than the tenth business day after departure from each port.

(2) For rail carriers to Canada, the conditions of the bond shall be that manifest and all filing citations and/or exemption legends shall be filed with CBP not later than the fourth calendar day after departure.

(3) For carriers under bond on incomplete manifest, upon request, a list of filing citations and/or exemption legends must be presented to a CBP Export Control Officer at the port of exit prior to departure by the carrier.

(b) In the event that any required manifest and all required filing citations and/or exemption legends are not filed by the carrier within the period provided by the bond, then a penalty of $1,100 shall be exacted for each day's delinquency beyond the prescribed period, but not more than $10,000 per violation.

26. Amend § 30.50 by revising (b)(5) to read as follows:

(b) * * *

(5) Electronic CBP Form 214 Admissions (e214).

27. Revise § 30.52 to read as follows:

When goods are withdrawn from a FTZ for export to a foreign country, the export shall be reported in accordance with § 30.2. Foreign goods admitted into FTZs shall be reported as a general import. Statistical requirements for zone admissions are provided to the Census Bureau via CBP's Automated Broker Interface (ABI) new electronic 214 (e214) program or the CBP Form 214A Application for Foreign Trade Zone Admission and/or Status Designation. Refer to CBP Web site at http://www.cbp.gov to download “Foreign Trade Zone Manual” where instructions for completing the paper CBP Form 214A documents are provided in Appendix C. When goods are withdrawn for domestic consumption or entry into a bonded warehouse, the withdrawal shall be reported on CBP 7501 or through the ABI in accordance to CBP regulations. The instructions and definitions for completing the e214 are provided in 19 CFR 146. The following data items are required to be filed on the 214A, for statistical purposes:

(a) Zone Number and Location (Address).

(b) Port Code.

(c) Importing Vessel and Flag/Other Carrier.

(d) Export Date.

(e) Import Date.

(f) Zone Admission Number.

(g) U.S. Port of Unlading.

(h) In-bond Carrier.

(i) Foreign Port of Lading.

(j) Bill of Lading/AWB Number.

(k) Number of Packages & Country of Origin.

(l) Description of Merchandise.

(m) HTSUSA Number.

(n) Quantity (HTSUSA).

(o) Gross Weight.

(p) Separate Value and Aggregate Charges.

(q) Status Designation.

28. Amend § 30.54 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:

(b) All other imports from Canada, including certain softwood lumber products not covered in paragraph (a) of this section, will require the two letter designation of the Canadian region of origin to be reported on U.S. entry summary records. This information is required only for U.S. imports that under applicable CBP rules of origin are determined to originate in Canada. For nonmanufactured goods determined to be of Canadian origin, the region of origin is defined as the region where the exported goods were originally grown, mined, or otherwise produced. For goods of Canadian origin that are manufactured or assembled in Canada, with the exception of the certain softwood lumber products described in paragraph (a) of this section, the region of origin is that in which the final manufacture or assembly is performed prior to exporting that good to the United States. In cases where the region in which the goods were manufactured, assembled, grown, mined, or otherwise produced is unknown, the region in which the Canadian vendor is located can be reported. For those reporting on paper forms the region of origin code replaces the country of origin code on CBP Form 7501, entry summary form.

29. Amend § 30.60 by revising paragraph (d) to read as follows:

(d) Copying of information to manifests. Because the ocean manifest can be made public under provision of CBP regulations, no information from the EEI, except the ITN, filing citation, exemptions legends, shall be copied to the outward manifest of ocean carriers.

30. Amend § 30.71 by revising paragraph (b)(1), redesignate paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) as paragraphs (b)(3) and (b)(4), revise the newly redesignated paragraph (b)(3), and add a new paragraph (b)(2) to read as follows:

(b) * * *

(1) Failure to file violations. A failure to file violation occurs if the government discovers that there is no AES record for an export transaction by the applicable period prescribed in § 30.4 of this part. Any AES record filed later than ten (10) calendar days after the due date will also be considered a failure to file regardless of whether the violation was or was not discovered by the government. A civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 may be imposed for a failure to file violation.

(2) Late filing violations. A late filing violation occurs when an AES record is not filed by the applicable period prescribed in § 30.4 of this part. A civil penalty not to exceed $1,100 for each day of delinquency, but not more than $10,000 per violation, may be imposed for failure to file timely export information or reports in connection with the exportation or transportation of cargo. (See 19 CFR 192)

(3) Filing false/misleading information, furtherance of illegal activities and penalties for other violations. A civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation may be imposed for each violation of provisions of this part other than any violation encompassed by paragraph (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section. Such penalty may be in addition to any other penalty imposed by law.

31. Amend § 30.74 by revising paragraph (c)(3)(iv), (c)(3)(v), (c)(5) and adding paragraph (c)(3)(vi) and (c)(3)(vii) to read a follows:

(c) * * *

(3) * * *

(iv) The complete identities and addresses of all individuals and organizations, whether foreign or domestic, involved in the activities giving rise to the violations;

(v) A description of any mitigating circumstances;

(vi) Corrective measures taken; and

(vii) ITNs of the missed and/or corrected shipments.

(5) Where to make voluntary self-disclosures. With the exception of voluntary disclosures of manifest violations under § 30.47(c), the information constituting a voluntary self-disclosure or any other correspondence pertaining to a voluntary self-disclosure may be submitted to: Chief, Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 6K032, Washington, DC 20233-6700, or by fax on (301) 763-8835. Additional instructions are found at http://www.census.gov/trade.

32. In Appendix B to Part 30, revise Part II—Export Information Codes and Part III—License Codes to read as follows:

Appendix B to Part 30—AES Codes

Part II—Export Information Codes

TP Temporary exports of domestic merchandise

IP Shipments of merchandise imported under a Temporary Import Bond for further manufacturing or processing

IR Shipments of merchandise imported under a Temporary Import Bond for repair

CH Shipments of goods donated for charity

FS Foreign Military Sales

ZD North American Free Trade Agreements (NAFTA) duty deferral shipments

OS All other exports

HV Shipments of personally owned vehicles

HH Household and personal effects

TE Temporary exports to be returned to the United States

TL Merchandise leased for less than a year

IS Shipments of merchandise imported under a Temporary Import Bond for return in the same condition

CR Shipments moving under a carnet

GP U.S. Government shipments

MS Shipments consigned to the U.S. Armed Forces

GS Shipments to U.S. Government agencies for their use

UG Gift parcels under Bureau of Industry and Security License Exception GFT

DD Other exemptions:

Currency

Airline tickets

Bank notes

Internal revenue stamps

State liquor stamps

Advertising literature

Shipments of temporary imports by foreign entities for their use

IW International water shipments

CI Impelled shipments of goods donated for relief or charity

FI Impelled Foreign Military Sales Program

OI All other exports (impelled)

(For Manifest Use Only by AES Carriers)

AE Shipment information filed through AES

(See §§ 30.50 through 30.58 for information on filing exemptions.)

Part III—License Codes

Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Licenses

C30 Licenses issued by BIS authorizing an export, reexport, or other regulated activity.

C31 SCL—Special Comprehensive License

C32 NLR—No License Required (controlled for other than or in addition to Anti-Terrorism)

C33 NLR—No License Required (All others, including Anti-Terrorism controls ONLY)

C35 LVS—Limited Value Shipments

C36 GBS—Shipments to B Countries

C37 CIV—Civil End Users

C38 TSR—Restricted Technology and Software

C40 TMP—Temporary Imports, Exports, and Re-exports

C41 RPL—Servicing and Replacement of Parts and Equipment

C42 GOV—Government and International Organizations

C43 GFT—Gift Parcels and Humanitarian Donations

C44 TSU—Technology and Software—Unrestricted

C45 BAG—Baggage

C46 AVS—Aircraft and Vessels (AES not required)

C49 TAPS—Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act

C50 ENC—Encryption Commodities and Software

C51 AGR—License Exception Agricultural Commodities

C53 APP—Adjusted Peak Performance (Computers)

C54 SS-WRC—Western Red Cedar

C55 SS-Sample—Crude Oil Samples

C56 SS-SPR—Strategic Petroleum Reserves

C57 VEU—Validated End User Authorization

C58 VEU—Consumer Communication Devices

33. Revise Appendix C to Part 30 to read as follows:

Appendix C to Part 30—Summary of Exemptions and Exclusions From EEI Filing

A. Except as noted in § 30.2 (a)(1)(iv), filing EEI is not required for the following types of shipments:

1. Exemption for shipments destined to Canada (§ 30.36).

2. Valued $2,500 or less per Schedule B/HTSUSA classification for commodities shipped from one USPPI to one consignee on a single carrier (§ 30.37(a)).

3. Tools of the trade and their containers that are usual and reasonable kinds and quantities of commodities and software intended for use by individual USPPIs or by employees or representatives of the exporting company in furthering the enterprises and undertakings of the USPPI abroad (§ 30.37(b)).

4. Shipments from one point in the United States to another point in the United States by routes passing through Canada or Mexico (§ 30.37(c)).

5. Shipments from one point in Canada or Mexico to another point in the same country by routes through the United States (§ 30.37(d)).

6. Vessels, locomotives, aircraft, rail cars, trucks, other vehicles, trailers, pallets, cargo vans, lift vans, or similar shipping containers not considered “shipped” in terms of the regulations in this part, when they are moving, either loaded or empty, without transfer of ownership or title, in their capacity as carriers of goods or as instruments of such carriers, and EEI filing is not required. (§ 30.37(e)).

7. Exports of technology and software as defined in 15 CFR 772 of the EAR that do not require an export license. However, EEI is required for mass-market software (§ 30.37(f)).

8. Shipments of books, maps, charts, pamphlets, and similar articles shipped to foreign libraries, government establishments, or similar institutions (§ 30.37(g)).

9. Shipments as authorized under License Exception GFT for gift parcels and humanitarian donations (EAR 15 CFR 740.12); § 30.37(h).

10. Diplomatic pouches and their contents (§ 30.37(i)).

11. Human remains and accompanying appropriate receptacles and flowers (§ 30.37(j)).

12. Shipments of interplant correspondence, executed invoices and other documents, and other shipments of company business records from a U.S. firm to its subsidiary or affiliate. This excludes highly technical plans, correspondence, etc. that could be licensed (§ 30.37(k)).

13. Shipments of pets as baggage (§ 30.37(l)).

14. Carrier's stores, not shipped under a bill of lading or an air waybill, supplies and equipment, including usual and reasonable kinds and quantities of bunker fuel, deck engine and steward department stores, provisions and supplies, medicinal and surgical supplies, food stores, slop chest articles, and saloon stores or supplies for use or consumption on board and not intended for unlading in a foreign country (§ 30.37(m)).

15. Dunnage not shipped under a bill of lading or an air waybill, of usual and reasonable kinds and quantities not intended for unlading in a foreign country (§ 30.37(n)).

16. Shipments of aircraft parts and equipment; food, saloon, slop chest, and related stores; and provisions and supplies for use on aircraft by a U.S. airline. (EAR license exception (AVS) for aircraft and vessels 15 CFR 740.15(c); § 30.37(o)).

17. Baggage and personal effects, accompanied or unaccompanied, of persons leaving the United States including members of crews on vessels and aircraft, when they are not shipped as cargo under a bill of lading or an air waybill and do not require an export license (§ 30.37(p)).

18. Issued banknotes and securities and coins in circulation exported as evidence of financial claims. The EEI must be filed for unissued bank notes and securities and coins not in circulation (such as bank notes printed in the United States and exported in fulfillment of the printing contract or as part of collections), which should be reported at their commercial or current value (§ 30.37(q)).

19. Documents used in international transactions, documents moving out of the United States to facilitate international transactions including airline tickets, internal revenue stamps, liquor stamps, and advertising literature. Export of such documents in fulfillment of a contract for their production, however, are not exempt and must be reported at the transaction value for their production (§ 30.37(r)).

20. Exports of technical data and defense service exemptions as defined in 22 CFR 123.22(b)(3)(iii) of the ITAR (§ 30.37(s)).

B. The following types of transactions are outside the scope of the FTR and shall be excluded from EEI filing:

1. Goods shipped under CBP bond through the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands from one foreign country or area to another where such goods do not enter the consumption channels of the United States.

2. Goods shipped from the U.S. territories, except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, and goods shipped between the United States and these territories, except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, do not require EEI filing. However, goods transiting U.S. territories to foreign destinations require EEI filing.

3. Electronic transmissions and intangible transfers. (See Subpart B of this part for export control requirements for these types of transactions.)

4. Goods shipped to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba from the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands and from Guantanamo Bay Naval Base to the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. (See § 30.39 for filing requirements for shipments exported to the U.S. Armed Services.)

5. Goods destined for international waters where the person(s) or entity assuming control of the item(s) is from the United States or where the United States is the country of ultimate destination on the export license, except shipments from Puerto Rico.

34. Revise Appendix D to Part 30 to read as follows:

Appendix D to Part 30—AES Filing Citation and Exemption Legends

35. Revise Appendix E to Part 30 to read as follows:

Appendix E to Part 30—FTSR to FTR Concordance

36. Revise Appendix F to Part 30 to read as follows:

Appendix F to Part 30—FTR to FTSR Concordance

[FR Doc. 2011-165 Filed 1-20-11; 8:45 am]

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