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In previous blog postings we have talked about Fatal Error and Compliance Alert response messages, but there’s another type of message that gets a lot of attention, VERIFY.
This means certain fields reported in the Electronic Export Information (EEI) must be double-checked or verified for accuracy. If you have checked the fields indicated by the response messages and everything looks good, then no further action is required. However, if the field is not correct, make the necessary changes and resubmit.
Look at the sample message below. It is an example of the response email message sent by AESDirect. Notice that even though there is a verify message, the EEI was accepted and an ITN was generated. On the first line, you see “Value/Shping WGT out of Range.” In response to this message, you want to pull up your shipment and double-check the fields “Value” and “Shipping Weight” in the Commodity Line Section. If both state the correct number and are listed in the correct units of measure, then no action is required. If they are incorrect, change as necessary. Repeat this process for all other lines within the message.
Are there any other Verify messages that you often receive and would like to see more information on? The Foreign Trade Division at the U.S. Census Bureau determines the parameters for each Schedule B or HTS Number reported in the EEI. These parameters are established through analysis of historical statistical averages for the specific commodity. The Verify messages you receive are triggered if the numbers you enter fall outside of the parameters. For information on how to get these parameters changed, please see the Parameter Change Request Form.
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