Who is the exporter in a routed transaction

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Once you've determined that an export shipment requires an AESDirect filing, you must then determine who must do the filing. And that's when a routed export transaction versus a standard export transaction comes into play.

It's also important to understand the relevant parties in an export transaction, as defined by the FTR. The Foreign Principal Party in Interest FPPI is the party who purchases the goods for export or to whom final delivery or end-use of the goods will be made. This party may be the ultimate consignee. Since exporters fall under the category of the U.

Since the USPPI has given up responsibility for exporting the goods in a routed export transaction, you would think they have also given up the responsibility for filing through AESDirect. Prior Disclosure. Country of Origin. Duty Drawback. Dumping and Countervailing Duties. Broker Compliance. Focused Assessment.

FDA Import Requirements. Subscribe to our newsletter. Questions or comments? To Unsubscribe use this link to email us unsubscribe should be in the subject line. What Are Routed Export Transactions? In its July 10, , Federal Register notice, BIS and Census explain that: In a "routed export transaction," the foreign principal party in interest agrees to terms of sale [typically an ex works transaction] that may include assuming responsibility for export licensing. Today, it is mandatory that all export information, whether supplied by the U.

An export transaction typically involves a U. In these cases, the USPPI ships an item from the United States and is responsible for obtaining the necessary export clearances, including applying for any federal export licenses.

Additionally, it is important that the responsibilities of the U. For exporters, forwarders and their compliance consultants, this redefining of routed export transaction requirements between Census and enforcement agencies is long overdue.