Routed Export Transactions
June 2013
Routed Export Transactions
Name
Place, date
June 2013
United Freight
States Forwarders
of America –
Routed Export Transactions
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Routed Export Transactions - Topics
• It is never “easy” but it is the reality
• There are a few parties involved, including but “not limited to”:
• The Freight Forwarder
• The U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI)
• The Foreign Principle Party in Interest (USPPI)
• The Consignees (may not be the FPPI)
• Scope of Responsibility
• Ensuring that the FPPI’s forwarding agent (Freight Forwarder) understands
their responsibility
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It is never easy – but it is the reality
• When working within the scope of a Routed Export Transaction remember it is
all about the relationship between the FPPI, USPPI and the Freight Forwarder.
• FPPI’s want to get the best rate and many have special contracts and freight
charges with their Freight Forwarder
• Is it all about trust? It sure is!
• Communicate – Communicate – Communicate
• USPPI request a ‘writing’ (?) from the freight forwarder? Look at what you are
asking… communicate with the freight forwarders compliance team.
• Will the freight forwarder comply with the relevant regulations?
• Will the freight forwarder assume responsibility for ‘their’ mistakes?
• Will the freight forwarder advise the USPPI when there is an changes? (from the FPPI)
• The Freight Forwarder might ask the USPPI if they will assume responsibility
for their mistakes or mis-information provided.
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Parties Involved
Freight Forwarder
• Obtain Authorization to file the Electronic Export Information (EEI) from the
party controlling the movement of the cargo (who hired the Freight Forwarder?)
• Routed – Letter of Authorization (LOA) or Power of Attorney (POA)
• Standard – POA or other written authorization
• Filing the EEI to the Automated Export System (AES)
• Obtained the USPPI’s data elements (in writing) including licensing and classification
• File the EEI accurately
• If the USPPI is self-filing, provide all of the required transportation details for proper EEI reporting
• Upon request provide the USPPI with the proof of AES filing and proof of
export
• If requested provide the USPPI with a Report of all of their EEI transactions
• A copy of the LOA or POA from the FPPI must be provided to the USPPI, if
requested
Routed Export Transactions
June 2013
Parties Involved
USPPI
• Provide the required data elements in writing if EEI will be transmitted to AES
by the freight forwarder.
• USPPI’s Name and Address
• USPPI’s Employer Identification Number (EIN – aka Tax ID)
• Point of Origin – the U.S. State where the cargo began it’s journey to the port of export
• Schedule B or HTS
• Quantity and unit of measure – per Schedule B/HTS
• Export Value – per Schedule B/HTS
• Domestic or Foreign Indicator – or Country of Origin per Schedule B/HTS
• Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or EAR99 designation per Schedule B
• If ITAR Controlled then the USML Category and SME Indicator
• License Information (No License Required – License Exception – License Exemption – Export
License or Permit)
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If EEI not required, provide EEI exemption to freight forwarder.
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Just because it is “low value” does not mean no EEI is required
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Parties Involved
USPPI
• A common misstatement: “It is a Routed Export Transaction as such it is the
FPPI’s responsibility & their Freight Forwarder to determine Licensing” –
received from some USPPI’s.
15 CFR 758.3(b)
Key Word “Unless”
Some Freight Forwarders and most FPPI’s do
not understand this responsibility (serious
responsibility).
Most Freight Forwarders – will not act as the
FPPI’s U.S. Agent for either license
determination or obtaining license authority.
The FPPI should check first with any ‘agent’ they appoint to
ensure that they offer the service and accept the responsibility
on the FPPI’s behalf. The agent in the US is not automatically
the forwarder hired to transport the cargo. It may be a legal
firm, consultancy.
Routed Export Transactions
June 2013
Parties Involved
FPPI
• Provide Authorization to the Freight Forwarder to transmit the EEI to AES.
• If the USPPI is self-filing then the FPPI must provide authorization to the
USPPI to file the EEI to AES, per 15 CFR Part 30.3 (of the Foreign Trade
Regulations (FTR)).
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Scope of Responsibility
• Freight Forwarder:
– Obtain Authorization to file the EEI to AES
– Ensure to obtain “all” the required data elements from the USPPI
– Determine the correct transportation data elements to be transmitted to
AES
– File the EEI accurately and timely (if filing) to AES
– Question the USPPI if there are obvious concerns or issues
– Ensure that all information provided is concise and if there is conflicting
information received from the USPPI or FPPI, reach out for clarification
• USPPI:
– Provide all of the information needed to file the EEI to AES to the freight
forwarder (in writing)
– Ensure to include the Classification and Licensing Information
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EAR99 does not mean NLR and NLR does not mean EAR99
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Scope of Responsibility
• FPPI:
– Provide Authorization to file the EEI to AES
– Per the FTR this is the only responsibility of the FPPI
For routed export transactions, establish and maintain a trusted
relationship with parties to mitigate risks.
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Does the Freight Forwarder have a Compliance Program? Is there a commitment to Export
Compliance?
Monitoring
Control
Environment
Information &
Communication
Internal
Controls
Risk
Assessments /
Audits
One BIS’s best practices: Seek to utilize only those trade facilitators and freight forwarders that administer
sound export control management and compliance programs that include transshipment trade best practices.
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THANK YOU!
Scott E Barney
Area Export Compliance Consultant U.S.A.
Panalpina, Inc.
Area Trade Regulation Compliance
scott.barney@panalpina.com
978.716.1058
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