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AES Export Processing – Enforcement with Penalty 09 January 2009 Dear Valued Customer: From 1 February 2009, U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP) will impose penalties for all export cargo on vessels that load at U.S. ports, which are in violation of the Mandatory Automated Export System (AES) Final Rule published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census on 2 June 2008. Under the rule, exporters must file Electronic Export Information using AES and provide proof of an AES Citation Number (ITN), Exemption Legend or AES Post Departure Citation to the carrier 24 hours before the cargo is loaded. As a reminder, APL requires written submission of the Citation or Legend, 24 hours prior to the prevailing port cargo cutoff. APL channels for submission of ITN The USPPI can submit ITN/exemption/exclusion legend to APL:
With the enforcement penalty coming into effect, failure to provide your ITN/exemption/exclusion legend by the prescribed cutoff will result in your cargo being rolled at the port. In addition, a roll fee of US$200 per bill of lading will be imposed on Transpacific trade cargo and US$50 per bill of lading will be set for Transatlantic and Latin American freight. Any handling, port demurrage or storage charges incurred as a result of the cargo being rolled will also be charged to the exporter. You can obtain further information from the U.S. Census Bureau website. In the meantime, if you have questions or require more information on the matter, you can contact Customer Support on tel: 1-800-999-7733 or email: nam_customer_support@apl.com Yours sincerely. |
