Census Updates HTS in the Automated Export System

The Census Bureau updated the Harmonized Tariff Schedule in the Automated Export System (AES). The system will accept shipments with outdated codes during a 30-day grace period following the expiration date of the code. After that period concludes, AES will generate a fatal error message when outdated codes are filed. AESDirect will also accept shipments during the grace period. AESPcLink users need to update their AESDirect code tables to reflect the changes, Census said. Exporters are able to download the HTS table (here) and the current list of HTS codes that are invalid for AES (here).