Theresa Gordon International Trade Management Division US Census Bureau 2 FTR Changes Transition of AESDirect into ACE Todays Topics 3 FTR Rewrite Notice of Proposed Rulemaking NPRM ID: 653081
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FTR & ACE Transition Update
Theresa GordonInternational Trade Management DivisionU.S. Census BureauSlide2
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FTR Changes
Transition of
AESDirect
into ACE
Today’s TopicsSlide3
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FTR Rewrite
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
Published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2016
https://federalregister.gov/a/2016-05047
Two new data elements
Addresses transition to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
Accommodates electronic manifest
New and improved definitionsSlide4
Original ITN
[FTR 30.6(c)(3)]The ITN associated with a previously filed shipment that is replaced or divided and for which additional shipment(s) must be filed.
Use in scenarios such as, but not limited to:Shipments divided while in transit
Sold en route shipments
Shipments split by the carrier where succeeding parts are not exported in the timeframes in §30.28
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A shipment booked for export that is divided by the carrier in two or more shipments by the same mode of transportation from the same port within the timeframes listed below.
24 hours:
Vessel cargo
7 days:
Air cargo
Truck cargo
Rail cargo
Split Shipments
[FTR 30.28] Slide6
Used Electronics Indicator
[FTR 30.6(b)(18)]Definition
Various electronic equipment, products and associated accessories including consumer electronics and information technology equipment that are no longer in new packaging and have been given away or sold to be recycled, resold, reused, refurbished, repaired or disposed.
AESTIR Appendix X List of 143 HTS/Schedule B classification codes provided on www.census.gov/trade
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AES Certification Revisions
[FTR 30.2(c)]
Clarifying ACE transition:Explanation of ACE Exporter Account application
Explanation of Letter of Intent for some types of filers
No longer required to take a certification quiz to register for
AESDirect
(in ACE)
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New Definitions
[FTR 30.1(c)]Proposed to be added:Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
Domestic goods
Foreign goods
Used electronics
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What’s Next?
After the 60 day comment period the Trade Regulations Branch will:Review all comments Discuss comments with appropriate federal agencies
Obtain concurrence from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of StateRespond to all commentsIssue and implement the Final Rule
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Transition
of AESDirect into ACEExport Accounts & Export Reports deployed in ACE June 27, 2015Existing Importer Accounts
Add Exporter Role New Exporter Accounts Register to access
AESDirect in ACERequire vetting for export reports authorizationExport Reports
201 – Filer Report 202 – USPPI Report203 – Routed Report
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Transition of
AESDirect into ACENovember 30, 2015: AESDirect deployed in ACE (at-will transition period) February 29 – April 25, 2016:
Legacy AESDirect Portal/AESPcLink transition
April 30, 2016: Weblink/Bulk Upload transition period endsMay 20, 2016: EDI/VPN/SFTP transition period ends
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Transition of
AESDirect into ACEAESDirect StatisticsUser Feedback
Customer Service RolesCBP – ACE Service DeskCensus – ITMD Call Center
AESDirect Downtime Policy
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BIS Compliance Update
Gerry HornerDirector, Office of Technology EvaluationBureau of Industry and SecurityNCBFAA Annual Conference
Export Compliance to Maintain BusinessSlide14
Today’s Topics
Compliance Outreach Visits Lessons LearnedSlide15
Compliance Outreach Visits
Purpose of VisitsFor FY 16 - 20 Completed, 30 PendingFactors for selecting companiesSlide16
Annual 2015 EEI Findings
Type of TransactionTOTAL CountPercentageNLR EEIs39,236,598
98.5% NLR not compliant29,004.07%License Exceptions
486,0151.2% EAR99 Use Incorrect 4,4070.9%
LVS Exceeded4920.1%Licensed
124,775
0.3%
ECCN Mismatch1,708
1.4% Country Mismatch1,244
1.0%
Ship.
Tol
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What to Expect from a Visit
Arrange Meeting Time and DateReview Export Procedures and ProgramDiscuss list of ITNs sent prior to visitSlide18
Findings from Visits
Lack of TrainingClassification was outdated, incorrect, or no documentationEAR99 items in transactions subject to a license requirementNo written proceduresInaccurate EEIsSlide19
Recommendations
Exporters should audit EEIsExporters should compare instructions (SLIs) with AES EEIs filed by forwarding agents for inconsistenciesDevelop flow charts or written procedures Increase awareness of export complianceClassify items correct and documentSlide20
Compliance Letters
2015 – Sent 110 compliance lettersIssues include ECCN mismatches between license and AES filingCountry mismatch between license and AES filingTolerance exceededNLR potential misuseWrong agency code used 2016 – Anticipate similar number of letters being sent later this
summerSlide21
STA Compliance
Non-600 series and 9X515 ItemsFY 2015Reviewed 50 Companies88% Compliance
FY 2012 – CurrentReviewed 200+ Companies86% Compliance20 Company VisitsSlide22
EAR 764.5(f)
Authorization RequestsFY 2015 # Completed 72 Average Time 18.7 DaysFY 2016
# Completed 39 Average Time 13.1 Slide23
Gerry HornerGerard.horner@bis.doc.gov202 482 2078
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