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Table 1. "List of Elements Collected in the Automated Export System"

For a complete listing of all data required and the conditions for filing, please refer to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) document on the public Customs web site under “export” or on the AES section of the public Census web site.

Data Element	Description
Filer ID	Identification for the party filing the commodity shipment information; must be either DUNS or EIN.
USPPI ID	USPPI identification number (DUNS, EIN, or Foreign Entity).
USPPI ID Type	DUNS, EIN, or Foreign Entity.
USPPI Name	Company name.
Related Company Indicator	Indicates ownership by either USPPI or ultimate consignee of 10% or more of the other’s voting securities.
Mode of Transportation Code (MOT)	The Mode of Transportation by which the merchandise is exported.
Country of Ultimate Destination Code	ISO Code for Country of Destination.
U.S. State of Origin Code	Two letter state code where goods originated.
Carrier ID (SCAC/IATA)	SCAC/IATA Code.
Shipment Reference Number	Unique identifier of the shipment.
Shipment Filing Action Request Indicator	The AES action requested for this commodity shipment transaction: Add, Replace, Change, Cancel
Conveyance Name/Carrier Name	Vessel/Carrier name.
Filing Option Indicator	An indication as to the type of filing ‘option’ chosen by the filer for the commodity shipment transaction.
AEI Filing Type	This is an indication as to the type of data being filed in conjunction with Filing Option Indicator ‘3’.
Port of Unlading Code	Schedule K or D code (for exports between US and Puerto Rico) identifying where goods will unload. Required for all vessel and some air shipments.
Port of Exportation Code	Schedule D Code for port of export or border crossing point.
Estimated Date of Export	Date of Departure from the Port of Export.
Hazardous Material Indicator(HAZMAT)	An indication that the shipment contains hazardous material as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Inbond Code	An indication of whether the shipment is being transported under bond.
Entry Number	If in-bond, the in-bond entry number must be provided. If shipment is transiting to a third party country but entry is made in the US instead of using an in-bond process, the import entry number must be provided.
Foreign Trade Zone Identifier	Identity of the Foreign Trade Zone from which the merchandise was withdrawn.
Routed Export Transaction Indicator	An indication that the foreign principal party in interest has authorized a U.S. forwarding or other agent to facilitate the export of the merchandise from the U.S.
Equipment Number	The identity of the equipment or shipping container that contains the cargo.
Seal Number	The number from the Customs and Border Protection seal on a shipping container.
Transportation Reference Number	Number referencing a transportation booking, bill of lading, pro-bill, or master air waybill
Party ID	Identification for a US Principal Party in Interest, Forwarding Agent, Ultimate Consignee, or Intermediate Consignee.
Party ID Type	Either DUNS, EIN, or foreign entity.
Party Name	Company or enterprise name.
Contact First Name	Company contact first name/title.
Contact Last Name	Company contact last name.
Company contact last name.	A claim that the consignee is unknown at the time of shipment.
Address Line 1	Street address for party.
Address Line 2	Street address for party.
Contact Phone Number	Phone Number for party.
City	City for party.
State Code	State abbreviation for party.
Country Code	Country abbreviation for party.
Postal Code	Zip code for party.
Ultimate Consignee Type	Either Direct Consumer, Government Entity, Other/Unknown, or Reseller.
Export Information Code	A code that indicates the Export Type.
Commodity Description	Description of the goods.
License Value	Value for a licensable shipment that will not include any overhead like insurance, domestic freight or other charges in whole US dollars.
License Code/License Exemption Code	Indicates license type, not unique license number.
Foreign/Domestic Origin Indicator	Indicates origin of the commodity being shipped Either Domestic or Foreign.
Schedule B/HTS Number	Schedule B or HTS Code for goods being shipped.
Unit of Measure (1)	A Unit of Measure code that corresponds to the first quantity (Quantity 1) as prescribed by the Schedule B/HTS number reported.
Quantity (1)	Total number of units that correspond to the first unit (Unit of Measure 1).
Value of Goods	Value of the commodity reported in whole U.S. dollars.
Unit of Measure (2)Indicator	A Unit of Measure code that corresponds to the second quantity (Quantity 2) as prescribed by the Schedule B/HTS number reported.
Quantity (2)	Total number of units that correspond to the second unit (Unit of Measure 2).
Shipping Weight	Weight in whole kilograms.
Export Control Classification Number ( ECCN)	An Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) as issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
Export License Number/ CFR Citation/ Authorization Symbol/KCP#/ ACM#	Can only be one of these: export license number, Code of Federal Regulations citation, authorization symbol, or Kimberley Process Certificate Number number assigned for rough diamond export).
DDTC ITAR Exemption Number	The specific citation (exemption number) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) from the Code of Federal Register (see 22 CFR 120-130) that exempts the shipment from the requirements for a license or other written authorization from the Directorate of Trade Controls (DDTC).
DDTC Registration Number	DDTC assigned registration number to registered manufacturer or exporter that has authorization from DDTC to export the shipment.
DDTC Significant Military Equipment	An indication that the articles reported
(SME) Indicator	warrant special export controls because of their capacity for substantial military utility of capability.
DDTC Eligible Party Certification Indicator	Self-certification indicator by the exporter.
DDTC USML Category Code	The DDTC U.S. Munitions List (USML) category of article, service, or related technical data as is applies to the article reported.
DDTC Unit of Measure Code	The Unit of Measure for the article being shipped. The Unit of Measure provided on the export authorization.
DDTC Quantity	Total number of units that correspond to the DDTC measure reported.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)/Product ID	Identification of the reported used vehicle. Report a ‘Product ID’ number for used self-propelled vehicles that do not have a VIN.
Vehicle ID Qualifier	Distinguishes between VIN and Product ID.
Vehicle Title Number	Title number as issued by a Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
Vehicle Title State Code	U.S. State code of the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) that issued the title.
PGA ID	Three character identification for the Participating Government Agency.
AMS Export Certification Number	Report if PGA ID is AM1.
EPA Consent Number	Report if PGA ID is EP1.
RCRA Hazardous Waste Manifest Tracking Number	Report if PGA ID is EP1.
EPA Net Quantity Unit of Measurement	Report if PGA ID is EP1.
EPA Net Quantity	Report if PGA ID is EP1.

** Some data elements listed as being collected in the AES are also collected in the Manifest section, although the definitions may not be exactly the same. These include: Mot, carrier code, port of lading, estimated date of departure, foreign port, export information code, country of destination, hazmat flag, party information (id, type, name, contact name, address and phone number, and VIN number.

For a complete listing of all data required and the conditions for filing, please refer to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) document on the public http://www.cbp.gov/ web site under “export” or on the public Census web site at http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/.

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