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The ABCs of AES

Keith Jones

Marketing & Client Support

Foreign Trade Division

June 21, 2005

Massachusetts Export Center

Boston Marriott Burlington

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Reduce Exporting Stress with AESReduce Exporting Stress with AES

Automated Export System BranchAutomated Export System BranchForeign Trade DivisionForeign Trade Division

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Free Internet-Based FilingFree Internet-Based FilingAESAESDirectDirect

• www.aesdirect.gov• May be used for both pre- and post-

departure filing• Help Desk/Tech Support

7am-7pm EST, 7days a week• Data Security

• Encryption• User Authentication• Password Maintenance

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AESAESPcLinkPcLink

• Standalone Keying Version

• Download Software or Install CD-ROM

• Prepare, Store and Validate SED Data Locally

• Software Uploads Data to AESDirect for transmission to AES

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• Spanish-language version available

• Party Profile Import/Export capability

• Access to Harmonized Tariff (HTS) Codes

• Retrieve shipment responses directly from AESDirect without relying on E-mail

• New Shipment Reporting Status Screen

Enhancements to AESEnhancements to AESPcLinkPcLink

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AESAESDirect Direct Password MaintenancePassword Maintenance

• Assign an AESDirect Account Administrator

• Create a Permanent Administrator Code

• Create a New AESDirect Password

• Update Password every 180 days

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Interactive FilingInteractive Filing

• Log on to AESDirect from Desktop

• Create, Retrieve or Delete Shipments

• Submit Shipment Data to AESDirect

• AESDirect edits and sends accepted data to AES

• AES returns Confirmation (ITN) via Email

• AESDirect stores your data in a report screen

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AESAESDirectDirect/AES/AESPcLinkPcLink Online Training Online Training

• Census provides training via WebEx• Conducted while you sit at your own computer• Designed to provide solid knowledge of

AESDirect/AESPcLink• Dedicated training classes can be scheduled

for your company with participants from across the nation

• See www.census.gov/AES for details

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AESPcLink Demo

Launch AESPcLink.lnk

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For More InformationFor More Information877-715-4433 AESDirect/AESPcLink Technical Support

800-549-0595 AES Call Center

Menu 1 AES Filing Problems, Fatal Errors, Monthly Reports, PcLink Workshops, Post-Departure Filing

Menu 2 Schedule B commodity classification, commodity reporting requirements, and related issues

Menu 3 Trade regulations; responsibilities of USPPIs, forwarders, carriers; Export Regulations Seminars

BIS 202-482-4811 Kimberly Smith (CCL)

Customs: 202-344-3251 Linda Shoupe (Outbound HQ)

State: 202-663-2828 Deloras Kinard (License Desk) 202-663-2818 Wil McAveney (DDTC Problems)

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Questions?