Broadcasts:

Subject:  AES FATAL ERROR MESSAGES

AES Broadcast  08/04/2004           Broadcast  #  2004045


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TO:     All Automated Export System (AES) Filers


FROM:   Census AES Representatives


Since the AES Commodity Redesign was implemented on June 7, 2004, 
we have noticed a marked increase in the number of unresolved fatal 
errors.  The increased fatal errors will potentially impact our
balance of trade unless they are resolved immediately.


We urge you to be accountable for the fatal error messages that you 
receive.  Filers with outstanding fatal error messages will receive 
examples of the pertinent shipment reference numbers.  It is 
imperative that you correct the fatal errors immediately. Additionally, 
all filers should have a mechanism in place to track and monitor fatal 
error responses to ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness of 
shipment filings.


According to Foreign Trade Statistics Regulation 30.64(b):
"For shipments where the exporter or their authorized filing 
agent has received an error message from AES, the corrections must 
take place as required. A fatal error message will cause the shipment 
to be rejected. This error must be corrected prior to exportation of 
the merchandise."  If fatal error shipments are not resolved prior to 
export, you could be subject to fines or seizures.  


For assistance in understanding and resolving the error messages you 
may link to the Appendix A of the AES Trade Interface Requirements at 
http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/export/aes/tech_docs/aestir/june04_intro/appendices/
  
For further assistance, contact a Census AES Representative at 
1-800-549-0595.

Below is a list of the top 10 generated fatal errors that have been left 
unresolved.  

   		 ***Top 10 Generated***
Fatal
Error
Response
Code            Description

  622     Schedule B/HTS number missing
  649     Quantity 1 Cannot exceed SWT
  502     Export information code unknown
  645     Quantity 2 not allowed by Sched B/HTS
  244     USPPI Phone number format
  336     ULT Consignee state not reported
  235     USPPI Last name ineligible
  515     ECCN must be formatted NANNN
  596     Vehicle info not allowed for Sched B/HTS
  128     Port of Export Unknown