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The ABCs of Mode of Transportation

It can be tricky to file Electronic Export Information in the Automated Export System. But it’s easier than you think, thanks to simple data elements like mode of transportation.

Is Thanksgiving Really Almost Here?

For many of us, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. While we each have our personal favorite holiday, Thanksgiving is perhaps the most popular.

The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $52.5 Billion in September 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $52.5 billion in September, down $2.6 billion from $55.0 billion in August, revised.

ACE AESDirect Walkthrough Videos Available in English and Spanish

The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) AESDirect contains a trove of resources for both beginner and advanced users. Need help navigating it?

Back to School, Back to Basics

More than 300 million students yearly attend schools, colleges and universities worldwide.

AES: Calculating Units of Measure

When filing Electronic Export Information into the Automated Export System, most Schedule B numbers require quantities in designated units of measurement (UOM).

The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $55.2 billion in June 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $55.2 billion in June.

The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $55.5 billion in May 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $55.5 billion in May.

Spring Landscaping: Millions of Dollars in U.S. Imports and Exports

Millions of dollars are spent during the spring on various grooming products and tools used for yards and fields in the United States every year.

The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $50.8 billion in April 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $50.8 billion in April.

Filing in AESDirect: How do you find your Internal Transaction Number?

Have you wondered how to find your Internal Transaction Number (ITN) after submitting an export filing in AESDirect? Let’s look at the different ways to find your ITN.

The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $50.0 billion in March 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $50.0 billion in March.

How to Choose the Correct Port of Export

Have you tried to file Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES) but the information is rejected by the system based on the port of export?

The Automated Export System (AES) Compliance Review Program

The AES Compliance Review Program is our annual outreach effort to visit noncompliant companies and provide filing resources, training and expertise tailored to those companies who need it most.

The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $51.1 billion in January 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $51.1 billion in January.

The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $59.8 billion in December 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $59.8 billion in December.

Roses and Chocolates and Bears, Oh My!

From flowers, to confectionary products, to stuffed animals and more, consumers spent millions of dollars worldwide to celebrate Valentine’s Day, making it one of the largest retail shopping days of the year.

The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $49.3 billion in November 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $49.3 billion in November.