A fatal error message is an electronic notification sent to a filer by the Automated Export System (AES). This message indicates that the Electronic Export Information (EEI) submitted has been rejected due to invalid or missing data. The filer must promptly address the issues identified, correct the data, and resend the EEI to comply with export regulations.
Fatal error messages are primarily encountered in the context of international trade and export compliance. They are crucial in ensuring that all export documentation meets regulatory standards. This term is relevant to legal practices involving trade law, customs regulations, and compliance issues. Users may manage their export documentation through legal forms and templates, which can simplify the process of correcting and resubmitting EEI.
Here are a couple of examples of abatement:
Example 1: A company submits an EEI for an export shipment but fails to include the correct Harmonized System (HS) code. The AES generates a fatal error message, prompting the company to correct the HS code and resubmit the EEI.
Example 2: A filer submits an EEI without including the consignee's address. The AES sends a fatal error message, requiring the filer to provide the missing information before resending the EEI.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fatal Error Message | An electronic notification of rejected EEI due to errors. |
| Warning Message | A notification that indicates potential issues but does not reject the EEI. |
| Compliance Alert | A notification regarding adherence to export regulations, not necessarily tied to a specific EEI submission. |
If you receive a fatal error message, take the following steps:
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Review the message, correct the errors, and resubmit your EEI as soon as possible.