Can NEX help me file for an EEI/SED?

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• What is an EEI/SED, and when must I fill it out?

  The Electronic Export Information (EEI and formerly known as Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED)), is required by law to enable U.S. Government agencies to enforce laws related to the export of goods. It was also traditionally used by the U.S. Census ...

• What options are available for filing an EEI/SED through AES?

  There are four software options provided by the U.S. Census Bureau to file an EEI/SED through AES. All these options can be used by U.S. Principal Parties in Interest ("USPPI"), forwarders, or anyone else responsible for export reporting. All the ...

• My entire shipment is valued at US$2,500 or less. Is an EEI/SED required?

  See "What is an EEI/SED, and when must I fill it out?" above.

• 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.

• What has changed about the EEI/SED process?

  The newly revised regulations require all EEI filings to be made electronically using AES; paper SEDs and External Transaction Number (XTN)s will no longer be accepted. Once the EEI filing is approved by AES, an Internal Transaction Number (ITN) is ...