What does the Interim Final Rule mean for the Automated Export System (AES) filers?
As a result of the Interim Final Rule, AES filers will no longer be able to submit a Social Security Number for registering in the AES. In addition, filers will not be allowed to use a Social Security Number in the USPPI or the Freight Forwarder field in AESDirect or PcLink. Filers will have to obtain an Employee Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service, or a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet to use as an identification number.