Census Offers Tips on Resolving AES Issues for Origin Indicator, Out of Range Quantity Relationship
The Census Bureau July 19 emailed tips on how to address the most frequent messages generated this month in the Automated Export System. Response code 531 is a fatal error for when the “Foreign/Domestic Origin Indicator” is not allowed. Census said the Foreign/Domestic Origin Indicator should not be reported when the Export Information Code is HH for household goods. The filer should verify the Export Information Code and Foreign/Domestic Origin Indicator, correct the shipment and resubmit.
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Response code 8QR is an error for when the relationship between “Quantity (1) and Quantity (2)” for the Schedule B/Harmonized Tariff Schedule Number is outside the expected range. Census said there is a relationship between the first quantity and second quantity based on “historical statistical averages for that commodity. Ratios outside this predetermined parameter might indicate either a keying error or misclassification of the product.” The filer should verify the Quantity 1, Quantity 2 and Schedule B/HTS Number, correct the shipment and resubmit. If the line item is “verified correct as reported, no action is necessary.”