By: Brooke Driver
Source: AES Broadcast #2013103, U.S. Census Bureau, census@subscriptions.census.gov
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.
Fatal Error Response Code: 515
- Narrative: Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) Must Be Formatted NANNN
- Reason: The ECCN was not reported in the correct format.
- Resolution: The ECCN must be reported in a NANNN format, where N is a numeric character and A is an alpha character. Verify the ECCN, correct the shipment and resubmit.
Fatal Error Response Code: 538
- Narrative: Shipping Weight Must Be Greater Than Zero For Mode of Transportation
- Reason: The Shipping Weight is reported as zero.
- Resolution: When the Mode of Transportation Code is Vessel, Rail, Truck or Air, a Shipping Weight must be reported. Verify the Mode of Transportation Code and Shipping Weight, correct the shipment and resubmit.
For a complete list of Fatal Error Response Codes, their reasons, and resolutions, see Appendix A – Commodity Filing Response Messages.
It is important that AES filers correct Fatal Errors as soon as they are received in order to comply with the Foreign Trade Regulations. These errors must be corrected prior to export for shipments filed predeparture and as soon as possible for shipments filed postdeparture, but not later than ten calendar days after departure.
For further information or questions, contact the U.S. Census Bureau’s AES Branch.
Telephone: (800) 549-0595, select option 1 for AES
Email: askaes@census.gov
Online: www.census.gov/trade
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