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Foreign Trade Regulations Mandatory Automated Export System

Foreign Trade Regulations Mandatory Automated Export System. Christina Farr September 15, 2008 Foreign Trade Division Regulations, Outreach and Education Branch. Today’s Topics. Implementation of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) Enhancements to the FTR Informed/Enforced Compliance

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Foreign Trade Regulations Mandatory Automated Export System

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  1. Foreign Trade RegulationsMandatory Automated Export System Christina Farr September 15, 2008 Foreign Trade Division Regulations, Outreach and Education Branch

  2. Today’s Topics • Implementation of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) • Enhancements to the FTR • Informed/Enforced Compliance • Automated Export System (AES) and its benefits

  3. Implementation of the FTR • Public Law 107-228, “Security Assistance Act of 2002” • Requires filing of export information in AES • FTR was published on June 2, 2008 • FTR became effective on July 2, 2008 • Provisions implemented September 30, 2008 • Paper will no longer be an option

  4. Enhancements to the FTR • Improved Clarifications • Definitions and Appendices • Electronic Letter of Intent • Penalty Provisions

  5. Informed Compliance • Offer guidance and assistance in interpreting the FTR • Education through several outreach initiatives • Offer individual company training

  6. Enforced Compliance StrategySection (30.73) Delegation of Authority • Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security’s Office of Export Enforcement - Census Bureau Referrals • Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection - Field Violations Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - CBP Referrals

  7. Automated Export System • AES is the Customs’ database system that processes and stores all Electronic Export Information (EEI) • AESDirect

  8. Automated Export System Benefits: • Free • Saves time • Saves Money • Targeting • Improves trade statistics

  9. Ensuring Compliance With AES AES Compliance Programs • Filings are monitored for quality, timeliness and coverage • Census will take the appropriate action to correct non-compliance • Increased penalties for filers who are non compliant • Training Tools

  10. Transition Plan • FTR Impact on Internal Processes • Receipt of Shipper’s Export Declarations-Keying operations • Communications • FTR Impact on External Partners • CBP • United States Postal Service • FTR Internet Activities • Quick Guide to FTR • Web Video • Update the Guide to FTR • Changes to Websites

  11. Foreign Trade Division Christina Farr Regulations, Outreach and Education Branch Phone #: 301-763-6978 Fax #: 301-763-4610 Email: Christina.Farr@census.gov

  12. Questions?

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