Census Issues Reminder on EEI Filing Requirements of Port of Unlading Data Element in AES
The Census Bureau has issued an Automated Export System broadcast reminder regarding the Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing requirements of the Port of Unlading data element in AES.
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According to Census, for shipments from the U.S. or Puerto Rico to a foreign country, the Port of Unlading Code is required for Vessel shipments only. For shipments between the U.S. and Puerto Rico, the Port of Unlading is required for Vessel and Air shipments only.
Census notes that any submission of EEI outside of the scope described above will result in a fatal error Response Code: 141 "PORT OF UNLADING NOT ALLOWED FOR MOT".
AES broadcast #2011005 available by emailing documents@brokerpower.com.