1. 1 Foreign Trade Regulations Mandatory Automated Export System Christina Farr September 15, 2008 Foreign Trade Division Regulations, Outreach and Education Branch

2. 2 Today’s Topics Implementation of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) Enhancements to the FTR Informed/Enforced Compliance Automated Export System (AES) and its benefits

3. 3 Implementation of the FTR Public Law 107-228, “Security Assistance Act of 2002” Requires filing of export information in AES FTR was published on June 2, 2008 FTR became effective on July 2, 2008 Provisions implemented September 30, 2008 Paper will no longer be an option

4. 4 Enhancements to the FTR  Improved Clarifications  Definitions and Appendices  Electronic Letter of Intent  Penalty Provisions

5. 5 Informed Compliance Offer guidance and assistance in interpreting the FTR Education through several outreach initiatives Offer individual company training

6. 6 Enforced Compliance Strategy Section (30.73) Delegation of Authority Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security’s Office of Export Enforcement - Census Bureau Referrals Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection - Field Violations Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - CBP Referrals

7. 7 Automated Export System AES is the Customs’ database system that processes and stores all Electronic Export Information (EEI) AESDirect

8. 8 Automated Export System Benefits: Free Saves time Saves Money Targeting Improves trade statistics

9. 9 Ensuring Compliance With AES AES Compliance Programs Filings are monitored for quality, timeliness and coverage Census will take the appropriate action to correct non- compliance Increased penalties for filers who are non compliant Training Tools

10. 10 Transition Plan FTR Impact on Internal Processes Receipt of Shipper’s Export Declarations-Keying operations Communications FTR Impact on External Partners CBP United States Postal Service FTR Internet Activities Quick Guide to FTR Web Video Update the Guide to FTR Changes to Websites

11. 11 Foreign Trade Division Christina Farr Regulations, Outreach and Education Branch Phone #: 301-763-6978 Fax #: 301-763-4610 Email: Christina.Farr@census.gov

12. 12 Questions?