ACE (AESDirect)
Export Filing to obtain EEI (ITN Number)
Log in to ACE/AESDirect at Customs & Border Protection. 
After logging in select Exporter from the Account Type dropwdown and hit the Go button. Then click the Submit AESDirect Filings link.
Shipment
Create Shipment from template (use button “Create From Template”)
Complete Shipment details 
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.
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
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:
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 Customs screen in the shipping system (eg. FedEx Shipper).
Example 1: Email
Example 2: EEI PDF document generated by system
