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Census Releases AES Trouble-Shooting Tips

The U.S. Census Bureau on June 20 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 541: DDTC Data Not Allowed for Non-DDTC Claim

Reason: The License Code/License Exemption Code reported does not indicate a Department of State shipment.

Resolution: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls data can only be filed when the License Code/ License Exemption Code reported is SAG, SCA, S00, S61, S73, S85, or S94. Verify the License Code/ License Exemption Code, correct the shipment and resubmit.

Fatal Error 628: 1st Unit of Measure Code / Schedule B/HTS Mismatch

Reason: The Unit of Measure (1) reported does not match the Unit of Measure (1) required for the Schedule B/ HTS Number reported.

Resolution: The Unit of Measure (1) must match exactly the Unit of Measure (1) prescribed by the Schedule B/HTS Number reported. Verify the Unit of Measure (1) required for the reported Schedule B/HTS number, correct the shipment and resubmit.

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