What Is A SED?
A SED is a Shippers Export Declaration. It is a standard U.S. government form used to keep statistics on export shipments valued over USD 2,500.00. The form is also required when any commodity to be shipped requires an export license, regardless of the value. The SED also has to be on yellow or buff paper. If the commodity has a license exemption, a Destination Control Statement should be placed on both the SED and the invoice. Some shippers file electronically with the U.S. government, if so, they are given an AES Transaction number. The shipper would need to place that number in the SED portion of the Worldwide Services Waybill. If a shipper has questions about electronic filing, they will need to contact their local customs office. Two copies of the SED are required when the value of any single Schedule B commodity is over USD 2,500.00.
