# Presentation: 367792

## Internet Tools for Export ComplianceU.S. Government ApplicationsChuck Woods

**Notes:**
Title 13 United States Code, Chapter 9

....The Census Bureau is authorized to collect information 
from all persons exporting from, or importing into the 
United States and the noncontiguous areas over which
 the U.S. exercises sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control....
and shall compile and publish such information pertaining
to exports , imports, trade, and transportation relating thereto, 
as deemed appropriate to foster, promote, and develop the
commerce of the United States....

## Web Applications

- Information / Reference Tools
- Bureau of the Census
- U.S. Customs Service
- Commerce – Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
- ODTC, OFAC, TSA, FAA, DEA, ATF
- Interactive Tools
- Census – Schedule B Lookup, AES*Direct*
- BIS – License Application
- ODTC – License Application

## Census Reference Tools

- _[www.census.gov/foreign-trade](http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade)_
- Coding Schedules
- Automated Export System (AES)
- Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations - FTSR

## U.S. Customs

- _[www.customs.](http://www.customs.gov/)__[gov](http://www.customs.gov/)_
- AES Information and Links
- AES Trade Information Requirements – AESTIR
- Commodity Formats

## Bureau of Industry and Security

- _[www.bis.doc.gov](http://www.bis.doc.gov/)_
- Export Administration Regulations
- Export Management Systems
- Red Flags
- Denied Persons List
- Entity List
- Unverified List

## Department of State

- _[www.state.gov](http://www.state.gov/)_
- International Topics
- Office of Defense Trade Controls
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations - ITAR
- Debarred Parties

## Other Agencies References

- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- Specially Designated Nationals
- Transportation Security Administration
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)
- Export.Gov  - comprehensive reference tool of government web sites
- BuyUSA.com - match foreign buyers and US sellers

## Census Interactive Tools

- Schedule B Search Engine
- _[www.census.gov/foreign-trade](http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade)_
- AES*Direct*
- _[www.aesdirect.](http://www.aesdirect.gov/)__[gov](http://www.aesdirect.gov/)_
- On-line, interactive entry of SEDs
- Other reporting options

## AESDirect Reporting Options

- On-line, Interactive Reporting - SED
- Batch Reporting (EDI Upload)
- AES*WebLink *(Integration of web applications)
- AES*PcLink *(Off-line keying and upload)

**Notes:**
Interactive Filing
 Log onto AESDirect from the desktop of your computer
2.	Create a shipment using the self-guided instructions
3.	Submit the shipment to AESDirect
4.	AESDirect edits the shipment 
 If the shipment is accepted the transmission is sent to the AESDirect database to be transmitted to AES and acceptance message sent to client.
 If shipment is rejected transmission is returned to client with error message to correct and resubmit
 AESDirect sends accepted transmissions to AES
AES returns confirmation (ITN) 

**Notes:**
This AES WebLink page is an example of AES WebLink asking for additional items.

**Notes:**
This AES WebLink page is an example of AES WebLink asking for additional items.

**Notes:**
This AES WebLink page is an example of AES WebLink asking for additional items.

## Bureau of Industry and Security

- Simplified Network Application Process (SNAP)
- Commodity Classification Requests
- Export and Re-export License Applications
- Encryption License Applications

## Department of State	

- Office of Defense Trade Controls
- Electronic License Entry System (ELLIE)
- Submit a license application on-line
- Check its status

## How to contact me!

- E-mail               		_[charles.a.woods@census.gov](mailto:charles.a.woods@census.gov)_
- Chuck Woods
- 	**	**301-763-2200
- FTD Internet site  	www.census.gov/foreign-trade
- AES Help Line                                          	1-800-549-0595