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Census Offers AES Tips for Origin Indicator, Shipping Weight Error Messages

The Census Bureau emailed tips March 20 on how to address the most frequent messages generated this month in the Automated Export System.

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Response code 531 is a fatal error for when the "Foreign/Domestic Origin Indicator" reported is not allowed for Export Information Code HH (household goods). Filers should verify the Export Information Code and origin indicator, correct the shipment and resubmit.

Response code 538 is a fatal error for when the filer reports a mode of transportation code that identifies a vessel, rail, truck or air shipment, but the shipping weight wasn't reported. Filers should verify the transportation mode and shipping weight, correct the shipment and resubmit.