Are shipments of personal and household effects of non-government individuals exempt from EEI/SED requirements?

Are shipments of personal and household effects of non-government individuals exempt from EEI/SED requirements?

EEI/SED is required when such effects are moving as cargo under a bill of lading, regardless of value; however, it is not necessary to report each item by an individual Schedule B number.

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