Shippers Export Declaration Properties

The Properties page lists the details of a shippers export declaration.

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Fields

Field Name Description
Name The name of the SED.
Type SED is the type.
Revision The revision number for the SED.
Description A detailed description of the SED.
Owner The user currently responsible for the SED.
Originator The user who created the SED.
Modified The date the SED was modified.
Originated The date the SED was created.
State The current lifecycle state of the SED: Preliminary, Transmit.
Policy The Shippers Export Declaration policy governs the lifecycle states of the SED.
Filer ID Identifies party filing commodity information; must be either DUNS, SSN, or EIN.
Filer ID Type DUNS, SSN, or EIN.
Application Identifier Indicates commodity filing or transportation related data being transmitted.
Transmitter Date The date of transmission by transmitter.
Batch Control Number The 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 The id which 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, SSN, EIN, or Foreign)
USPPI ID Type DUNS, SSN, EIN, or Foreign
USPPI Name The 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 The 2-digit code for method of transport.
Country of Ultimate Destination The ISO Code for country of destination.
US State of Origin Code The two letter state code where goods originated.
Carrier ID The SCAC/IATA Code
Shipment Reference Number The 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 The vessel/carrier name.
Filing Option Indicator The indicator 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 The date of export from US.
Hazardous Material Indicator Yes or No 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 The identity of the Foreign Trade Zone from which the merchandise was withdrawn.
Routed Export Transaction Indicator Yes or No 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 The number referencing a transportation booking, bill of lading, pro-bill, or master air waybill
Party ID The id of USPPI, forwarding agent, ultimate consignee, or intermediate consignee.
Party ID Type DUNS, SSN, EIN, or foreign entity.
Party Type Either USPPI, forwarding agent, ultimate consignee, or intermediate consignee.
Party Name The company or enterprise name.
Contract Identification The contract id.
To Be Sold En Route Indicator Yes or No depending upon whether goods are sold en route.
Address for Party The street address for Ult. Consignee.
Contact Phone Number for Party The phone number for Ult. Consignee.
City The city for Ult. Consignee.
State Code The state abbreviation for Ult. Consignee.
Country Code The country code.
Postal Code The zip code.
USPPI IRS Number The EIN/Tax ID Number or SSN.
USPPI IRS ID Type The type of id used by USPPI.
Export Information Code The AES Code for export type.
Line Number The commodity line number within a shipment.
Commodity Description A 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) The quantity shipped, according to 1st Schedule B Reporting Unit.
Value of Goods (2) The value in whole US dollars.
Unit of Measure (2) The unit according to 2nd Schedule B Reporting number.
Quantity (2) The quantity shipped, according to 2nd Schedule B Reporting Unit.
Shipping Weight The weight in whole kilograms.
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) The ECCN issued by BIS.
Export License Number/CFR Citation/ Authorization Symbol/KPC Number 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 The total number of units that correspond to the DDTC measure reported.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)/Product ID The product id 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.
Vessel Country Code The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) country code representing the flag country of the conveyance.
Vessel Name 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
Bill of Lading Control Number The issuer-assigned sequence number that identifies the shipment.
Manifest Quantity A value representing the total number of pieces on the bill of lading (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.
SED Flag Indicates paper SED was or was not received prior to departure.
Control Number Status Indicator
Qualifiers The type of booking.
Control Number Issuer-assigned control number that identifies booking or house bill.
Booking Quantity The total number of pieces on the booking.
Quantity Units
Booking Weight
Weight Unit The weight unit from the menu choices.
Number of Container The number of the container.
Type of Service The type of service.
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.
Container/Equipment Type A code identifying the type of container/ equipment. 
City Name for Place of Receipt (of cargo that was booked) The city name for place of receipt of cargo that was booked.
State The state that the city is located.
Container SCAC
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)
Type of Transportation Service A code specifying the extent of transportation service required. 
Piece Count Total number of pieces 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 Classification
Internal Transaction Number System-generated number providing proof of filing and identifying the shipment in the AES system.

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