The US Census Bureau and Customs and Border Protection require that for certain exports, Electronic Export Information (EEI) be filed prior to export.  The Export Control office will assist with the filing. Filing is required 2 hours prior to departure or earlier (8 hours if ITAR-controlled).

The following types of exports require filing of EEI (also known as a Shipper’s Export Declaration)

• Shipments wherein any one (1) type of product is valued at $2,500.00 or more
• Shipments wherein any one (1) or more items require an export license
• Shipments wherein any one (1) or more items are moving under a license exception
• An export of university owned equipment (such as a laptop)

Various exemptions for EEI filing exist (temporary exports, shipments to Canada, etc.)

EEI is submitted to the Census Bureau through an online portal called ACE.  Most couriers or freight forwarders can file EEI on behalf of NDSU if authorization is provided.