Census Discusses AES Fatal Error Response Codes 133, 623
The Census Bureau sent out AES Broadcast 2013040 as part of a series of monthly educational broadcast messages on fatal errors in the Automated Export System. This month Census is highlighting AES error codes 133 (Port of Export Must Be An Air Port) and 623 (2nd Unit of Measure Code / Schedule B/HTS Mismatch). The broadcast covers the reasons for these error messages and how to resolve them, as follows:
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Fatal Error Response Code 133: Port of Export Must Be An Air Port
Reason: The Port of Exportation Code reported is not allowed for air shipments.
Resolution: The Port of Exportation Code reported must accommodate the mode of transport indicated in your shipment. See Appendix D , Export Port Codes for a list of acceptable Port of Exportation Codes and their corresponding modes of transportation. Verify the Port of Exportation Code and Mode of Transportation Code combination, correct the shipment and resubmit.
Fatal Error Response Code 623: Schedule B/ HTS Number Unknown
Reason: The Schedule B/ HTS Number reported is not valid in AES.
Resolution: A valid Schedule B/ HTS Number must be reported when adding or replacing a commodity line item, unless Export Information Code HH for shipments of household goods is reported. Verify the Schedule B/ HTS Number, correct the shipment and resubmit.
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