Do I need to file AES for Canada?
Ella Bryant
Updated on June 21, 2026
Exports from the U.S. to Canada don’t require an AES filing regardless of the value of the merchandise unless the item is a self-propelled vehicle or an export license or license exception is required.
Is EEI filing required for Canada?
You won’t need to file an EEI for shipments: From the U.S. to Canada unless the merchandise: Is subject to the Department of State’s International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR), Requires an export license or permit, or.
Who is responsible for AES filing?
There are three parties that can file the EEI data with AES: the U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI), the USPPI’s authorized agent, or the authorized agent of the Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI). The USPPI is typically the U.S. exporter, and the FPPI is typically the foreign buyer.
Does AES need US Virgin Islands?
Finally, filing EEI generates an Internal Transaction Number (ITN) that must be on commercial loading documents so that CBP can verify a shipment was filed in the AES….First in a series of blogs about U.S.-Puerto Rico Shipping Regulations.
| United States | ↔ | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Virgin Islands | → | Foreign Country |
Is AES ITN exemption required?
In many circumstances, electronic export information filing and an ITN may not be required when mailing goods internationally. In these circumstances, customers are directed to apply an applicable AES Exemption on the customs declaration form upon mailing.
What is the purpose of AES filing?
Automated Export System (AES) AES is the system U.S. exporters use to electronically declare their international exports, known as Electronic Export Information (EEI), to the Census Bureau to help compile U.S. export and trade statistics.
What is the difference between shipper and exporter?
What is the difference between shipper and exporter? The Shipper is the company who has sold the goods. The Exporter of Record is the business that is responsible for the correct export process of the goods out of the originating country.
What are the foreign trade regulations?
What is FTR? The Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) mandates that all persons who are required to file export information do so through the Automated Export System (AES) at a specified timeframe prior to export with the requisite shipment data.
