AES / EEI Filing Guide
Every US export valued over $2,500 per Schedule B code — or involving controlled goods — requires an EEI filing through the Automated Export System.
What Is AES / EEI Filing?
The US export reporting requirement administered by the Census Bureau and enforced by BIS and CBP.
The Automated Export System (AES) is the US government's electronic system for collecting export data.
EEI filing is required for most US exports when the value of goods in a single Schedule B classification exceeds $2,500.
As a freight forwarder, you are often designated as the 'authorized agent' to file EEI on behalf of the USPPI.
When Is EEI Filing Required?
Not every export needs an EEI. Know the triggers.
Common Filing Exemptions
These exemptions let you skip EEI filing — but you must cite the correct exemption code.
How to File EEI — Step by Step
The filing process from classification to ITN.
AES / EEI Penalties
Export violations carry serious penalties — both civil and criminal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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