Foreign Trade (SD-FT)

The automated export system (AES) is used by exporters to file the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) electronically. With AES, exporters

can file all export shipment data required by several US government agencies. Consequently, creating a paper Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) is no longer necessary when reporting exports with AES.

The Automated Export Reporting Program (AERP) is in the process of being replaced by AES. AERP will be phased out by December 31, 1999.