The Automated Export System (AES) is an export information gathering and processing system developed through cooperative efforts between the U.S. Customs Service, the Bureau of the Census, other Federal agencies, and the export community.

AES is the central point through which export shipment data required by multiple agencies is filed electronically to Customs. AES uses the efficiencies of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to facilitate the movement of U.S. exports.

AES alleviates the hassles that can hinder quick and efficient exporting. Inaccurate information, filling out paper forms, duplicate reporting--the difficulties that impede the exporting business--are eliminated by AES.

AES collects information electronically and accurately. Errors are corrected up front. Paper copies of the Shippers Export Declaration (SED) are no longer needed. Duplicate reporting to multiple agencies is reduced.

The efficiencies generated by a consistent, single source of uniform data translate into billions of dollars saved for businesses and governments worldwide.

Whatever aspect of the export community you represent -- exporter, carrier, freight forwarder, port authority, service center, non-vessel operating common carrier, consolidator--AES has advantages for you.

• Voluntary Compliance
• Reporting Electronically
• One-Stop Shopping for Export Shipment Data
• Automating for the Future
• A Tool for the Trade
• Cost Cutting