= ACE (AESDirect) =
== Export Filing to obtain EEI (ITN Number) ==

Log in to [[https://ace.cbp.dhs.gov/aesd/ta/aes-direct/secured|ACE/AESDirect at Customs & Border Protection]].
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After logging in select Exporter from the Account Type dropwdown and hit the Go button. Then click the Submit AESDirect Filings link.

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=== Shipment ===
Create Shipment from template (use button "Create From Template")

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Complete Shipment details
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**Mode of Transport (MOT):** Most services require this to be "AIR".  However, when shipping through regular mail (USPS/EMS), then select "MAIL" here. Leave the Carrier SCAC/IATA and Conveyance Name/Carrier Name fields blank.
=== Parties ===
The default Shipment template should populate the Parties screen with some default values. 
  * USPPI is the shipper: ''Audina'' 
  * Ultimate Consignee is the person we are shipping to. 
If these are empty, you can load them from Profile by clicking the "Load from Profile" link.

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=== Commodities ===
Add commodities, one type per line item.  For example: 
  * Line 1: ''Hearing Aids [9021.40.0000]''
  * Line 2: ''Hearing Aids and Parts [9021.90.4040]''
  * For other commodity HTS Codes, search online: [[https://hts.usitc.gov]]

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=== Transportation ===
Normally, the defaults are:
  * Carrier SCAC/IATA: ''FDX''
  * Conveyance Name/Carrier Name (Vessel/Carrier name): ''FDX''

But sometimes you need to override it.  For example:

^ Destination/Service  ^ Carrier SCAC/IATA  ^ Conveyance Name/Carrier Name  ^ Notes  ^
| Default      | FDX  | FDX  |  |
| FedEx        | FDX  | FDX  |  |
| UPS          | UPS  | UPS  |  |
| Costa Rica (JAS Forwarding, Miami, FL)  | DHL  | DAE  |  |
| South Korea (with TNT)  | TNT  | TAY  | TNT got bought over by FedEx.  Use FedEx now.  |
| South Korea (with FedEx)  | FDX  | FDX  |  |
| USPS/EMS     | blank | blank | Must select "MAIL" in Mode of Transport (MOT) in "Step 1: Shipment" screen |

NOTE: For packages forwarded on by a freight forwarder (eg. via JAS), file with ACE before shipping (as a draft or expected destination date), then edit ACE filing later (details such as shipping date) when forwarder calls for ITN number.

For a comprehensive list of SCAC/IATA codes, visit:
  * [[https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/reference/codes/aircarrier/acname.txt|Air Carrier Codes]]
  * [[fedex:Air Carrier Codes and Names]]


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=== Electronic Export Information (EEI) ===
The AESDirect system will email the shipping department with the AES ITN number (formatted ''X20170101999999'').  Copy and paste this number into the required AES Citation field on the [[fedex:fedex_shipping#customs|Customs screen]] in the shipping system (eg. FedEx Shipper).

Example 1: Email

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Example 2: EEI PDF document generated by system

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