An export declaration is a formal customs filing that provides information about goods leaving a country. It usually includes the exporter, consignee, commodity description, value, quantity, origin, destination, transport details, and export classification. Customs authorities use export declarations to enforce trade controls, compile trade statistics, verify licensing requirements, and confirm that goods are legally exported. Exporters, freight forwarders, or customs agents may submit the declaration electronically before goods depart. In the U.S., the Electronic Export Information (EEI) filed in AES serves as the export declaration. In the United Kingdom, export declarations have been processed through the National Export System (NES).
What It Includes
- Exporter name and address
- Foreign consignee name and address
- Description of goods and Schedule B number
- Quantity and shipping weight
- Dollar value
- Country of ultimate destination
- Export license information if applicable
Related terms: AES Filing, Customs Clearance.
