Census Releases AES Trouble-Shooting Tips
The U.S. Census Bureau on April 22 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 515: ECCN Must Be Formatted NANNN
Reason: The Export Control Classification Number is not reported in the correct format.
Resolution: The Export Control Classification Number must be formatted as NANNN where N is a numeric character and A is an alpha character, except when EAR99 is reported. Verify the Export Control Classification Number, correct the shipment and resubmit.
Fatal Error 643: Quantity 2 Must Be Greater Than Zero
Reason: The Schedule B/HTS number reported requires a Quantity 2 to be reported and the Quantity (2) is missing or reported as zero.
Resolution: When the Schedule B/HTS number reported requires a Quantity 2, Quantity 2 must be greater than zero. Verify the Quantity 2, correct and resubmit. Quantity (2) must be greater than zero.
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