| When a shipment is filed to the AES, a system response message is generated and indicates whether the shipment has been accepted or rejected. If the shipment is accepted, the AES filer receives an Internal Transaction Number (ITN) as confirmation. However, if the shipment is rejected, a Fatal Error notification is received.
To help you resolve AES Fatal Errors, here are some tips on how to correct the most frequent errors that were generated in AES this month.
Narrative: ECCN Must Be From Approved List
Reason: The Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) reported is not on the list of codes allowed for License Code / License Exemption Code reported.
Resolution: See Appendix F – License and License Exemption Type Codes and Reporting Guidelines for a list of approved ECCN codes for the License Code / License Exemption reported.
Verify the ECCN and License Code / License Exemption Code, correct the shipment and resubmit.
Recently, the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added additional validations in the AES in regards to ECCNS and License Code / License Exemption Codes.
Please contact the BIS by email at ECR_AES@bis.doc.gov or at one of the following phone numbers below for further assistance.
- Office of Technology and Evaluation (located in Washington, DC) 202-482-4933
- Outreach and Educational Services Division (located in Washington, DC) 202-482-4811
- Western Regional Office (located in Irvine, CA) 949-660-0144
- Northern California Branch (located in San Jose, CA) 408-998-8806
Narrative: 1st Unit of Measure Code Unknown
Reason: The Schedule B/HTS Number reported requires a 1st Unit of Measure Code to be reported and the 1st Unit of Measure Code is not valid in the AES.
Resolution: The 1st Unit of Measure Code reported, based on the Schedule B/HTS reported, must be a valid code contained in Appendix K – Unit of Measure Codes. Verify the 1st Unit of Measure Code required for the Schedule B/HTS Number reported, correct the shipment and resubmit. |
