Census Releases AES Trouble-Shooting Tips
The U.S. Census Bureau on Aug. 19 released trouble-shooting techniques to resolve frequent Fatal Error notification issues in the Automated Export System (AES). Fatal Errors occur when a shipment is rejected.
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Fatal Error 622: Schedule B/HTS Number Unknown
Reason: The Schedule B/HTS Number is unknown in AES.
Resolution: A Schedule B/HTS Number must be provided on every shipment, unless an Export Information Code of HH for household goods is reported. Verify the Schedule B/HTS Number, correct the shipment and resubmit.
Fatal Error 503: License Code Missing
Reason: The License Code/License Exemption Code is missing.
Resolution: A License Code/License Exemption Code must be reported on every shipment. Valid License Codes reportable in AES are contained in Appendix F-License and License Exemption Type Codes and Reporting Guidelines. Verify the License Code/License Exemption Code, correct the shipment and resubmit.
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