The requirements under the new Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) are effective July 2, 2008, 30 days after the publication date.  The effective date means all provisions in the FTR should be observed. However, the U.S. Census Bureau is providing an additional 90 days, until September 30, 2008, to allow the trade community to come into compliance with the requirements.  Until September 30, 2008, informed compliance is in effect. Starting October 1, 2008, enforced compliance takes effect and fines and penalties for violations of the FTR may be imposed.

Foreign Trade Regulations - FAQ 

Last Chance to Register for Free AES Workshops! 
September 15th - Brownsville, TX

The U.S. Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Division (FTD) is sponsoring a free Town Hall Meeting in Brownsville, Texas, where experts will meet with the trade community to explain the changes for export filing requirements under the new Foreign Trade Regulations.  Following the Town Hall Seminars, free workshops are provided to assist paper filers not yet registered to file AES online, so that they can avoid significant new penalties for noncompliance.  

Register now seats are quickly filling!

Town Hall Meeting
Monday, September 15, 2008 (9:00am – 12 noon)
University of Texas at Brownsville
80 Fort Brown
Salon Cassia (Education and Business Complex)
Brownsville, Texas 78520

Workshop (Paper filers Only) Offered in English and Spanish!
Monday, September 15, 2008 (1:30pm – 5:00pm)
International, Technology, Education and Commerce Campus of UTC/TSC
301 Mexico Boulevard
Workforce Training Rooms (110/English and 156/Spanish)
Brownsville, Texas 78520

Note:  Meetings and workshops are free to the public.  The workshops are for paper filers only; companies not registered to file via AES.   Participants will need to register for the meetings and workshops.

Registration Information: 

1)  Please email your registration information (company information, name, email, phone number, language preference for workshop) to ftd.town.hall.meeting@N0SPAM.census.gov

2) Contact Diana Gonzales at (956) 882-4233, to RSVP for a parking pass to UTB-TSC.

3) In addition, companies must register at www.aesdirect.gov for the free internet application, AESDirect for submitting electronic export information.  After completing your registration, you will receive a username and password.  Bring the username and password to the workshop so you can complete the quiz and become certified.

For additional information, or questions about AES call: (800) 549-0595, option 3