Effective immediately, the Schedule B & Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) tables have been updated in the AES (Automated Export System). AES will only accept outdated codes for a 30 day grace period beyond the expiration date. Using an outdated code after the 30-day grace period will result in a fatal error.
The ACE AESDirect program has also been updated and will accept shipments with outdated codes during the grace period as well.
The Schedule B and HTS tables are available for download here:
The current list of HTS codes that are not valid for AES is available here:
Please note: Presidential Proclamation 9466 signed June 30 created new HTS numbers, effective July 1. These changes are not included in this update. A second broadcast will notify AES filers when the new HTS code tables are ready.
For more information or questions, contact the U.S. Census Bureau’s Micro Analysis Branch.
Telephone: (800) 549-0595, select option 2