AESDirect is the U.S. Census Bureau's free, internet based system for filing Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) information to the Automated Export System (AES). It is the electronic alternative to filing a paper SED, and can be used by U.S. Principal Parties in Interest (USPPIs), forwarders, or anyone else responsible for export reporting.
AESDirect significantly streamlines the export reporting process by reducing the paperwork burden on the trade community, reducing costly document handling and storage, and ensuring that export information is filed in a timely manner. AESDirect improves the quality of the export trade statistics, helping the Census Bureau provide the Government and the public more accurate information.
AESWebLink and EDI Upload
If you are a software or internet application vendor you can connect your application to AESDirect using AESWebLink or EDI Upload. More information on AESWebLink and EDI Upload is contained in the Developers Center.
AESDirect VPN Service
The AESDirect VPN Service provides an Internet based Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to the AESDirect Service. This type of connection provides the ability to conduct a secure automated two way exchange of data between a filing companies own computers (systems) and the AESDirect Service. The AESDirect VPN Service can be used by companies with AESDirect filing accounts, and by companies who are connecting directly to AES. Check the About AESDirect VPN page for more information and how to set up, use and benefit from a VPN connection to AESDirect.
AESPcLink
The Windows based desktop PC component of the AESDirect Service. AESPcLink allows any AESDirect filer to enter their SEDs off-line and connect to AESDirect using the Internet to submit their SEDs. It has been designed as an integral component of AESDirect and is available to any authorized user. Check the About AESPcLink page for more information.
AESDirect System Requirements
AESDirect does not require any software or hardware investment, however there are some minimum system requirements. Check the Browser Support page for details.
