Who handles export declarations in the United States and what form is commonly used?

• A. The U.S. Census Bureau handles export declarations (EEI) via the Automated Export System (AES).
• B. The IRS handles export declarations.
• C. The Department of Transportation handles export declarations.
• D. The World Trade Organization handles export declarations.

Answer: (A)

Export declarations in the United States are handled by the U.S. Census Bureau through the Automated Export System. The form commonly used is the Electronic Export Information (EEI), which exporters (or their licensed freight forwarders) file electronically in AES. This data supports export statistics and enforcement of export controls, and the EEI has effectively replaced the older Shipper’s Export Declaration on paper. The other options don’t fit because the IRS handles taxes, the Department of Transportation focuses on transportation safety and infrastructure, and the World Trade Organization is an international organization, not a filing system for U.S. exports.