Data Element |
Description |
Filer ID |
Identifies party filing commodity information; must
be either DUNS or EIN |
Filer ID Type |
Indicates type of filer ID, i.e., DUNS or EIN |
Application Identifier |
Indicates commodity filing or transportation related
data being transmitted |
Transmitter Date |
Date of transmission by transmitter |
Batch Control Number |
Filer/transmitter’s internal batch identifier |
Data Entry Center Indicator |
Data Entry Centers can no longer transmit new filings
to AES, effective 4/1/2005. |
Transmitter ID |
Identifies transmitter of the data; may be the same
as the filer ID, or, it may be a third party service center such as
Flagship Customs Services or port authority. |
USPPI ID |
USPPI identification number (DUNS, EIN, or
Foreign) |
USPPI ID Type |
DUNS, EIN, or Foreign |
USPPI Name |
Company name. |
Related Company Indicator |
Indicates ownership by either USPPI or ultimate consignee
of 10% or more of the other’s voting securities. |
Mode of Transportation |
2-digit code for method of transport. |
Country of Ultimate Destination |
ISO Code for country of destination. |
U.S. State of Origin Code |
Two letter state code where goods originated. |
Carrier ID |
SCAC/IATA Code |
Shipment Reference Number |
Unique identifier of the shipment. |
Shipment Filing Action Request Indicator |
The AES action requested for this commodity shipment transaction: Add, Replace, Change, Cancel |
Conveyance Name/Carrier Name |
Vessel/Carrier name |
Filing Option Indicator |
An indication as to the type of filing ‘option’ chosen by the filer for the commodity shipment transaction: |
Port of Unlading |
Schedule K or D code for port where goods will unload. Required for all vessel and some air shipments. |
Port of Exportation |
Schedule D Code for port of export or border crossing point. |
Estimated Date of Export |
Date of export from US. |
Hazardous Material Indicator |
Y or N depending upon whether goods are hazardous. |
Inbond Code |
An indication of whether the shipment is being ‘transported under bond.’ |
Entry Number |
If in-bond, the in-bond entry number must be provided. If shipment is transiting to a third party country but entry is made in the US instead of using an in-bond process, the import entry number must be provided. |
Foreign Trade Zone Identifier |
Identity of the Foreign Trade Zone from which the merchandise was withdrawn. |
Routed Export Transaction Indicator |
Y or N depending upon whether goods are controlled by an FPPI. |
Equipment Number |
The identity of the equipment or shipping container that contains the cargo. |
Seal Number |
The number from the Customs and Border Protection seal on a shipping container. |
Transportation Reference Number |
Number referencing a transportation booking, bill of
lading, pro-bill, or master air waybill |
Party ID |
Identifier of USPPI, forwarding agent, ultimate consignee,
or intermediate consignee. |
Party ID Type |
Either DUNS, EIN, or foreign entity. |
Party Type |
Either USPPI, forwarding agent, ultimate consignee,
or intermediate consignee. |
Party Name |
Company or enterprise name |
Contact Identification |
First and Last Name |
To Be Sold En Route Indicator |
Y or N depending upon whether goods are sold en route. |
Address for Party |
Street address for Ult. Consignee |
Contact Phone Number for Party |
Phone Number for Ult. Consignee |
City |
City for Ult. Consignee |
State Code |
State abbreviation for Ult. Consignee |
Country Code |
Mailing address (country) |
Postal Code |
Zip code |
USPPI IRS Number |
EIN/Tax ID Number |
USPPI IRS ID Type |
Type of ID used by USPPI |
Export Information Code |
AES Code for Export Type |
Line Number |
Commodity line number within a shipment |
Commodity Description |
Description of the goods |
Line Item Filing Action Request Indicator |
The AES action requested for this commodity line item: Add, Change or Delete |
License Code/License Exemption Code |
Indicates license type, not unique license number |
Foreign/Domestic Origin Indicator |
Indicates origin of the commodity being shipped |
Schedule B/HTS Number |
Schedule B or HTS Code for goods being shipped |
Unit of Measure (1) |
Unit according to 1st Schedule B Reporting number |
Quantity (1) |
Quantity shipped, according to 1st Schedule B Reporting Unit |
Value of Goods (2) |
Value in whole US dollars |
Unit of Measure (2) |
Unit according to 2nd Schedule B Reporting number |
Quantity (2) |
Quantity shipped, according to 2nd Schedule B Reporting Unit |
Shipping Weight |
Weight in whole kilograms |
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) |
Issued by BIS |
Export License Number/CFR Citation/ Authorization Symbol/KPC
Number |
Can only be one of these: export license number,
Code of Federal Regulations citation, authorization symbol, or Kimberley
Process Certificate Number (number assigned for rough diamond export) |
DDTC ITAR Exemption Number |
The specific citation (exemption number) under the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) from the Code of Federal Register
(see 22 CFR 120-130) that exempts the shipment from the requirements
for a license or other written authorization from the Directorate of
Trade Controls (DDTC). |
DDTC Registration Number |
DDTC assigns registration number to registered manufacturer
or exporter that has authorization from DDTC to export the shipment. |
DDTC Significant Military Equipment Indicator |
An indication that the articles reported warrant special
export controls because of their capacity for substantial military
utility of capability. |
DDTC Eligible Party Certification Indicator |
Self-certification indicator by the exporter. |
DDTC USML Category Code |
The DDTC U.S. Munitions List (USML) category of article, service, or related technical data as is applies to the article reported. |
DDTC Unit of Measure Code |
The unit of measure for the article being shipped. The unit of measure provided on the export authorization. |
DDTC Quantity |
Total number of units that correspond to the DDTC measure reported. |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)/Product ID |
Product ID is for used vehicles lacking a VIN. |
Vehicle ID Qualifier |
Distinguishes between VIN and Product ID |
Vehicle Title Number |
Title number issued by Motor Vehicle Administration. |
Vehicle Title State Code |
Title state issued by Motor Vehicle Administration. |
The following items are collected only in the Vessel
Manifest System** |
These are collected under CBP's authority and are only
used for research by FTD |
Vessel Country Code |
An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) country code representing the flag country of the conveyance. |
Vessel Name |
Report the vessel’s name. Do NOT report ‘VESSEL.’ |
Voyage Number |
The voyage number entered using no slashes. If this data element is not available, use the Julian date. |
Number of Bookings or Bills of Lading |
The total number of bills of lading for all CBP district/ports of unlading on the manifest. This is a mandatory data element for transmissions to CBP. |
Manifest Sequence Number |
The manifest sequence number. This number is an optional carrier‑assigned sequence number. The system-generated default is one (000001). It may be a date. Once transmitted, it cannot be changed. |
Conveyance Code |
The Lloyds of London registry code representing the importing conveyance. This code is mandatory if Conveyance Name is not entered in positions 12‑34 of this record. |
Number of Bookings or Bills of Lading for Port |
The total number of bills of lading/house bills transmitted for the CBP district/port. |
Carrier Master Booking/Bill of Lading Issuer Code |
The SCAC code of the issuer of the bill(s) of lading. |
NVOCC House Booking Issuer Code |
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Bill of Lading Control Number |
Issuer-assigned sequence number that identifies the
shipment. |
Manifest Quantity |
A value representing the total number of pieces on the bill of lading (e.g., if there are 10 cartons and 10 bales on one bill of lading, insert the number 20 only in the manifest quantity data element). |
Manifest Units |
A code representing the manifest unit of measure, such as CTNS (cartons). If the unit is more than five characters, truncate the excess. |
Weight |
The gross weight in pounds or kilos. Input only whole numbers; no decimals or fractions. |
Weight Unit |
A code representing the unit of measure. Valid codes are:
LB = Pounds,
KG = Kilograms
LT = Long Ton,
ST = Short Ton
ET = Metric Ton,
MT = Measurement Ton
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Control Number Status Indicator |
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Qualifiers |
Indicates type of booking |
Control Number |
Issuer-assigned control number that identifies booking
or house bill. |
Booking Quantity |
Total number of pieces on the booking |
Quantity Units |
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Booking Weight |
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Weight Unit |
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Number of Container |
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Type of Service |
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Container Equipment Length |
Length (in feet and inches) of container/ equipment ordered or used to transport shipment. The formula is FFFII, where FFF is feet and II is inches. The range for II is 00 through 11.
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Container/Equipment Type |
A code identifying the type of container/ equipment. |
City Name for Place of Receipt (of cargo that was booked) |
City name for place of receipt of cargo that was booked |
State |
State that City is in |
Container SCAC |
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Container Number |
A valid container/equipment number associated with a bill of lading. This container/equipment number must reflect the number exactly as it physically appears on the container. |
Seal Number 1 |
A valid exporter/carrier seal number associated with the container/equipment. |
Seal Number 2 |
A valid exporter/carrier seal number associated with the container/equipment. |
Load/Empty Status Code |
A code which specifies the loaded condition of the transportation equipment. Valid status codes are: E = Empty,
L = Loaded,
T = Total (rail)
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Type of Service |
A code specifying the extent of transportation service required. |
Line Number |
Line identifier for each line of description. |
Piece Count |
Total number of pieces in the container. |
Description |
Description of cargo in the container. |
Marks and Numbers |
Symbols and markings that are on the outside of the
packaging. |
Hazardous Material Code |
A code representing the identification number assigned to the hazardous material. |
Hazardous Material Class |
A code representing the hazardous class or division designated for the material in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code. |
Hazardous Material Code Qualifier |
A code that describes the hazardous material class. |
Hazardous Material Description |
The proper shipping name of the material designated as hazardous. |
Hazardous Material Contact |
The name and/or phone number of the person or department to contact in case of an emergency. |
UN Hazardous Material Page |
Page number in the IMDG code in which the hazardous
material identification appears. |
Flash-point Temperature |
A code representing the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a hazardous combustible liquid will ignite in the air. |
Unit of Measure Code |
Code representing the basic unit of measurement for
the flash-point temperature. |
Negative Indicator |
Indicator when the flash-point temperature is negative
or 0 degrees Centigrade/Celsius. |
Hazardous Material Description |
The material name, special instructions, and/or the phone number, if applicable. |
Hazardous Material Classification |
Free form description of hazardous material classification, division, or label requirements. |
Number of Transaction Detail Records |
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Internal Transaction Number |
System-generated number providing proof of filing and
identifying the shipment in the AES system |