For a complete listing of all data required and the conditions for filing, please refer to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) document on the public Customs web site under “export” or on the AES section of the public Census web site.
Data Element | Description |
Filer ID |
Identification for the party filing the commodity shipment information; must be either DUNS or EIN. |
USPPI ID |
USPPI identification number (DUNS, EIN, or Foreign Entity). |
USPPI ID Type |
DUNS, EIN, or Foreign Entity. |
USPPI Name |
Company name. |
Related Company Indicator |
Indicates ownership by either USPPI or ultimate consignee of 10% or more of the other’s voting securities. |
Mode of Transportation Code (MOT) |
The Mode of Transportation by which the merchandise is exported. |
Country of Ultimate Destination Code |
ISO Code for Country of Destination. |
U.S. State of Origin Code |
Two letter state code where goods originated. |
Carrier ID (SCAC/IATA) |
SCAC/IATA Code. |
Shipment Reference Number |
Unique identifier of the shipment. |
Shipment Filing Action Request Indicator |
The AES action requested for this commodity shipment transaction: Add, Replace, Change, Cancel |
Conveyance Name/Carrier Name |
Vessel/Carrier name. |
Filing Option Indicator |
An indication as to the type of filing ‘option’ chosen by the filer for the commodity shipment transaction. |
AEI Filing Type |
This is an indication as to the type of data being filed in conjunction with Filing Option Indicator ‘3’. |
Port of Unlading Code |
Schedule K or D code (for exports between US and Puerto Rico) identifying where goods will unload. Required for all vessel and some air shipments. |
Port of Exportation Code |
Schedule D Code for port of export or border crossing point. |
Estimated Date of Export |
Date of Departure from the Port of Export. |
Hazardous Material Indicator(HAZMAT) |
An indication that the shipment contains hazardous material as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation. |
Inbond Code |
An indication of whether the shipment is being transported under bond. |
Entry Number |
If in-bond, the in-bond entry number must be provided. If shipment is transiting to a third party country but entry is made in the US instead of using an in-bond process, the import entry number must be provided. |
Foreign Trade Zone Identifier |
Identity of the Foreign Trade Zone from which the merchandise was withdrawn. |
Routed Export Transaction Indicator |
An indication that the foreign principal party in interest has authorized a U.S. forwarding or other agent to facilitate the export of the merchandise from the U.S. |
Equipment Number |
The identity of the equipment or shipping container that contains the cargo. |
Seal Number |
The number from the Customs and Border Protection seal on a shipping container. |
Transportation Reference Number |
Number referencing a transportation booking, bill of lading, pro-bill, or master air waybill |
Party ID |
Identification for a US Principal Party in Interest, Forwarding Agent, Ultimate Consignee, or Intermediate Consignee. |
Party ID Type |
Either DUNS, EIN, or foreign entity. |
Party Name |
Company or enterprise name. |
Contact First Name |
Company contact first name/title. |
Contact Last Name |
Company contact last name. |
Company contact last name. |
A claim that the consignee is unknown at the time of shipment. |
Address Line 1 |
Street address for party. |
Address Line 2 |
Street address for party. |
Contact Phone Number |
Phone Number for party. |
City |
City for party. |
State Code |
State abbreviation for party. |
Country Code |
Country abbreviation for party. |
Postal Code |
Zip code for party. |
Ultimate Consignee Type |
Either Direct Consumer, Government Entity, Other/Unknown, or Reseller. |
Export Information Code |
A code that indicates the Export Type. |
Commodity Description |
Description of the goods. |
License Value |
Value for a licensable shipment that will not include any overhead like insurance, domestic freight or other charges in whole US dollars. |
License Code/License Exemption Code |
Indicates license type, not unique license number. |
Foreign/Domestic Origin Indicator |
Indicates origin of the commodity being shipped Either Domestic or Foreign. |
Schedule B/HTS Number |
Schedule B or HTS Code for goods being shipped. |
Unit of Measure (1) |
A Unit of Measure code that corresponds to the first quantity (Quantity 1) as prescribed by the Schedule B/HTS number reported. |
Quantity (1) |
Total number of units that correspond to the first unit (Unit of Measure 1). |
Value of Goods |
Value of the commodity reported in whole U.S. dollars. |
Unit of Measure (2)Indicator |
A Unit of Measure code that corresponds to the second quantity (Quantity 2) as prescribed by the Schedule B/HTS number reported. |
Quantity (2) |
Total number of units that correspond to the second unit (Unit of Measure 2). |
Shipping Weight |
Weight in whole kilograms. |
Export Control Classification Number ( ECCN) |
An Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) as issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). |
Export License Number/ CFR Citation/ Authorization Symbol/KCP#/ ACM# |
Can only be one of these: export license number, Code of Federal Regulations citation, authorization symbol, or Kimberley Process Certificate Number number assigned for rough diamond export). |
DDTC ITAR Exemption Number |
The specific citation (exemption number) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) from the Code of Federal Register (see 22 CFR 120-130) that exempts the shipment from the requirements for a license or other written authorization from the Directorate of Trade Controls (DDTC). |
DDTC Registration Number |
DDTC assigned registration number to registered manufacturer or exporter that has authorization from DDTC to export the shipment. |
DDTC Significant Military Equipment |
An indication that the articles reported |
(SME) Indicator |
warrant special export controls because of their capacity for substantial military utility of capability. |
DDTC Eligible Party Certification Indicator |
Self-certification indicator by the exporter. |
DDTC USML Category Code |
The DDTC U.S. Munitions List (USML) category of article, service, or related technical data as is applies to the article reported. |
DDTC Unit of Measure Code |
The Unit of Measure for the article being shipped. The Unit of Measure provided on the export authorization. |
DDTC Quantity |
Total number of units that correspond to the DDTC measure reported. |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)/Product ID |
Identification of the reported used vehicle. Report a ‘Product ID’ number for used self-propelled vehicles that do not have a VIN. |
Vehicle ID Qualifier |
Distinguishes between VIN and Product ID. |
Vehicle Title Number | Title number as issued by a Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). |
Vehicle Title State Code |
U.S. State code of the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) that issued the title. |
PGA ID |
Three character identification for the Participating Government Agency. |
AMS Export Certification Number |
Report if PGA ID is AM1. |
EPA Consent Number |
Report if PGA ID is EP1. |
RCRA Hazardous Waste Manifest Tracking Number |
Report if PGA ID is EP1. |
EPA Net Quantity Unit of Measurement |
Report if PGA ID is EP1. |
EPA Net Quantity |
Report if PGA ID is EP1. |
** Some data elements listed as being collected in the AES are also collected in the Manifest section, although the definitions may not be exactly the same. These include: Mot, carrier code, port of lading, estimated date of departure, foreign port, export information code, country of destination, hazmat flag, party information (id, type, name, contact name, address and phone number, and VIN number.
For a complete listing of all data required and the conditions for filing, please refer to the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR) document on the public http://www.cbp.gov/ web site under “export” or on the public Census web site at http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/.