Freight forwarders are responsible for:
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Preparing the EEI (Electronic Export Information) record based on information received from the exporter (U.S. principal party in interest) or other parties to the transaction,
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Obtaining a power of attorney, written authorization, or signed authorization on the EEI from a principal party in interest,
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Providing the exporter (U.S. principal party in interest) with a copy of the export information filed in the form of a completed EEI, electronic facsimile, or in a manner prescribed by the exporter (U.S. principal party in interest), and
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Maintaining documentation to support information reported on the EEI record.
(FAQ707)