Please note that as of September 4th,AES
has begun phasing out the use of the
Social Security Number as a valid ID for
filing AES. After a 60-day grace period,
US Customs will start enforcing the rule
on December 3rd. In place of the Social
Security number, US Customs will now
require an EIN (Employer Identification Number).
Individuals trying to export with a Social Security
Number will need to apply for an EIN number
with the US Internal Revenue Service before
an AES can be filed on their behalf.
An EIN can be applied for
online via
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html
Valid IDs for US Exporters & Citizens:
EIN
Dun & Bradstreet Number
Valid IDs for Foreign Nationals buying goods
in the US and exporting:
Passport Number
Dun & Bradstreet Number
EIN (if they have one)
Border Crossing Number
Any number assigned to them by CBP
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