Is an EEI required for hand-carried merchandise?

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• 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.

• Can NEX help me file for an EEI/SED?

  Yes. NEX will be able to assist you. We will file an EEI/SED through AES on your behalf when you provide all the required information. Additional fees will apply for this service. Customers utilizing the EEI Filing Authorization Form must provide the ...

• 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.

• Do I have to fill out a separate EEI for each box or invoice included in my shipment?

  No. A single EEI is all that is required for the entire shipment being shipped. U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) participating in AES has the option of providing information at the invoice or shipment level.

• 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 ...