Census Relays FTZ Identifier Format Required with FTR Changes
Exporters will be required to report site locations using the full Automated Export System (AES) seven digit reporting format (here), following the implementation of Foreign Trade Regulations changes effective April 5. Exporters will then be required to provide a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) identifier when reporting in-bond code 67 (withdrawn for immediate export), or in-bond code 68 (withdrawn for transportation and exportation). The following are examples to ensure accurate reporting:
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- If FTZ 128 does not have a subzone or site location, the correct format would be 1280000.
- If FTZ 128 does not have a subzone but a site location of 02, the correct format would be 1280002.
- If FTZ 128 has a subzone of D but does not have a site location, the correct format would be 1280D00.
- If FTZ 128 has a subzone D and a site of 02, the correct format would be 1280D02. AESDirect will be updated to comply with the new regulations. If you use another software, make sure the software is updated by April 5, 2014 so that it allows you to report the required seven-digit format.
Failure to report in the accurate format will generate a fatal error message. For further information regarding FTZs, exporters should contact the Data Collection Coordination Branch at 301-763-2259.