MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING FOR ALL SHIPMENTS REQUIRING SED NOW REQUIRED 

As of September 30, 2008. export information must be filed electronically through the AES or AESDirect. These new regulations, published in the Federal Register on June 2, 2008, have tougher penalty provisions that affect everyone in the export process. Penalties may be imposed per violation of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) from $1,100 to $10,000 both civil and criminal. Anyone submitting paper SEDs after September 30, 2008, will be in violation and subject to penalties. For more information on this important rule, please visit: http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/mandatory/index.html

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
          INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL:
When traveling internationally, be sure you know the document requirements regarding proof of citizenship and identity. For details, click here.

The U.S. Export Assistance Center of Arkansas is part of the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This federal government agency is dedicated to helping small-to-medium sized Arkansas companies develop international markets. Located in Little Rock, we are part of an international network of global professionals. Our experienced staff of International Trade Specialists will help you

• identify and evaluate international partners
• navigate international documentation challenges
• create market entry strategies
• provide other export related guidance