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Census Releases AES Trouble-Shooting Tips

The U.S. Census Bureau on Sept. 25 released trouble-shooting techniques to resolve frequent Fatal Error notification issues in the Automated Export System. Fatal Errors occur when a shipment is rejected in AES.

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Fatal Error 133: Port of Export Must Be An Air Port

Reason: The Port of Exportation Code reported is not allowed for air shipments.

Resolution: The Port of Exportation Code reported must accommodate the mode of transport indicated in your shipment. See Appendix D, Export Port Codes for a list of acceptable Port of Exportation Codes and their corresponding modes of transportation. Verify the Port of Exportation Code and Mode of Transportation Code combination, correct the shipment and resubmit.

Fatal Error 623: Schedule B/ HTS Number Unknown

Reason: The Schedule B/ HTS Number reported is not valid in AES.

Resolution: A valid Schedule B/ HTS Number must be reported when adding or replacing a commodity line item, unless Export Information Code HH for shipments of household goods is reported. Verify the Schedule B/ HTS Number, correct the shipment and resubmit.

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