Census Blog Issues Q&A on Foreign Entity as USPPI, Says Cannot File in AES
Census has recently posted to its Global Reach blog an answer to the question of whether foreign entities can be reported as the U.S. Principal Party in Interest and report Electronic Export Information in the Automated Export System.
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Census states that it receives numerous questions regarding foreign entities exporting products from the U.S. and whether such entities can be reported in AES.
According to Census, even though a foreign entity can be listed as the USPPI on the AES record, this individual or company cannot directly file the EEI in the AES; an authorized U.S. agent must file on their behalf to adhere to Census Foreign Trade Regulations reporting requirements.