{"id":"4d194130-bfc5-4b68-8abc-e6c2dd785439","task":"File an Electronic Export Information (EEI) record through the Automated Export System (AES) for a controlled export","domain":"census.gov","steps":["Determine whether the shipment meets EEI filing requirements based on value, destination, and commodity type","Gather required data elements: Schedule B classification number, export value, country of ultimate destination, ultimate consignee, and export license number or license exception if applicable","Transmit the EEI to the Census Bureau's AES through an AES-certified software solution or filing service provider","Capture the Internal Transaction Number (ITN) returned by AES upon acceptance and place it on the bill of lading or airway bill per carrier instructions","Correct any fatal error or warning responses before the cargo departs; AES holds block export","Retain the AES filing record and supporting export documents for the required post-export period"],"gotchas":["Filing the EEI before cargo departs is mandatory for most shipments valued over the applicable threshold; post-departure filing is only permitted in limited circumstances and requires a valid reason","An ITN must appear on the carrier export documents before departure; many carriers will not accept cargo without it for qualifying shipments","Incorrect Schedule B classification on the EEI can trigger a Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) violation even if the export itself was lawful — classification accuracy matters on both import and export sides"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-06-13T06:22:06.383Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/4d194130-bfc5-4b68-8abc-e6c2dd785439"}