The Filer ID is the number that identifies a person or company certified to file in the AES. As mentioned in my previous post, knowing your Filer ID is important for you to correctly file shipments in AES and to reference when contacting us.

The Filer ID is usually an Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Some companies that export on behalf of other companies may also use identification numbers obtained from the Dun & Bradstreet company- “D-U-N-S numbers.”

If you file shipments through AESDirect or AESPcLink, the Filer ID is the EIN you submitted in the registration form.

If you use software from a commercial vendor or an AES service center, the Filer ID is the EIN reported in your AES Letter of Intent.

If an authorized agent files shipments on your behalf, the Filer ID is the agent’s EIN or D-U-N-S number. If you need to find out about a shipment an agent filed on your behalf, you must submit a Data Request.

Example:

If you authorize an agent to file your shipment, the agent will do so under their own Filer ID (because that is linked to their account). If you have a question about the transaction and contact the FTD Call Center, you need to know their Filer ID or the ITN.

AESDirect Filers:

1. Log in to your account to go to the Main Menu.
2. Locate the Account Summary section on the right of your screen.
3. Click on My Company and your EIN will show on-screen.

AESPcLinkFilers:

1. You must log in to obtain this information.
2. Go to the Tools Menu on the upper left corner of your screen.
3. Click on Show Account Information and your EIN will show onscreen.

Other Software Providers or Service Centers: contact your IT or Accounting department to find out your EIN.