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Census Offers Tips on Resolving AES Issues When Reporting Measurement Units, Shipping Weights

The Census Bureau April 20 emailed tips on how to address the most frequent messages generated this month in the Automated Export System. Response code 628 is a fatal error for when the unit of measure reported doesn’t match the…

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unit of measure required for the Schedule B or “[Harmonized Traffic Schedule] number reported.” Census said users should verify the unit of measure required for the reported Schedule B/HTS Number, correct the shipment and resubmit. Response code 649 is another fatal error that involves shipping weights that are reported in kilograms. “When the Unit of Measure 1 requires kilograms, the first net quantity (Quantity 1) cannot exceed the Shipping Weight,” the agency said. “Ensure the Shipping weight includes the weight of the packaging materials.”