Census Lists 182 HTS Numbers that Cannot be Used for AES
The Census Bureau recently posted its list of Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers that are invalid for use in the Automated Export System as of January 1, 2010.
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(See ITT's Online Archives or 01/05/10 news, 10010520, for BP summary of AES broadcast announcing that the 2010 Schedule B and HTS numbers had been implemented in the Automated Export System and the availability of the list of HTS numbers that are invalid for use in AES.)
January 1, 2010 List Unchanged from July 1, 2009 List
The list of HTS numbers that are invalid for use in AES as of January 1, 2010 is unchanged from the list as of July 1, 2009.
Schedule B Numbers Must be Used for Articles Covered by the 182 HTS Numbers
Census sources have previously stated that for articles covered by HTS numbers that are invalid for use in AES, exporters must instead use the appropriate Schedule B numbers.
Use of Invalid HTS Numbers in AES or AESDirect Will Result in Fatal Error
Census has also previously stated that use of one of the 182 listed HTS numbers into AES or AESDirect (Census' Web-based system that allows filers to electronically file export information with AES at no charge) will result in a fatal error.
List of 182 HTS Numbers Invalid for Use in AES
The 182 HTS numbers that continue to be invalid for use in AES are:
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Census states that the above list excludes HTS Chapter 98 numbers, which are also invalid for use in AES.
List of HTS Numbers Invalid for Use in AES is Updated Periodically
According to previous Census statements, the list of HTS numbers that are invalid for use in AES is updated periodically (e.g., to reflect changes in the HTS, etc.).
Census' list of 182 HTS numbers available at http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/documentlibrary/hts-not-for-aes.html.