If you’ve heard about a thing called the AESTIR (ey-steer), but don’t know exactly what it is, then this is the blog for you. The Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) defines the data requirements that are reported to the Automated Export System (AES). It’s a valuable resource for anyone and a must read if you’re developing your own software for AES filing. The AESTIR is divided into 4 parts:
For the sake of brevity, allow me to highlight some of the most helpful appendices found in Part III:
If any of this information sounds useful to you, go to the CBP website at for the complete AESTIR.