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EEI (Electronic Export Information)
Export data filed with the U.S. government for shipments above a value threshold, licensed goods, or certain destinations.
Electronic Export Information (EEI) is the electronic export declaration for goods leaving the United States. It is filed through the Automated Export System (AES), usually via AESDirect in ACE, and replaces the old paper Shipper's Export Declaration.
EEI is generally required when the value of goods under a single Schedule B number exceeds $2,500, when an export license is needed, or when shipping to certain restricted destinations regardless of value. Shipments from the U.S. to Canada are often exempt unless a license is required.
After a successful filing, the system returns an Internal Transaction Number (ITN), which goes on the shipping documents as proof of filing. Late or missing filings can lead to penalties.
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