Originally, there was one way of filing AES to U.S. Customs. With advances in
technology, other means of filing have emerged. Here we describe the three alternate
methods. You are free to draw your own conclusions.
| Filing to U.S. Customs
Directly. |
VAN "Value Added
Network". |
AES- Internet Based
Filing. |
The first means of filing, was traditionally done with a
special modem / RJE3770 software capable of asynchronous \ bisynchronous
communications. These modems actually are very robust but represent "older"
technology. |
Value added networks such as GEIS 'General Electric Information Systems';
SNS; Traxon etc. These VAN's also allow EDI communications with other parties such as
vendors, carriers & government agencies.
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U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Bureau of Census awarded a 5 year, $4.9
million dollar contract for the construction of the AES - Internet filing site \ system. Access
is restricted by Login & Password, once approved for service. |
Requirements
Modem such as a Hayes Optima approximately $300.00
RJE3770 Mainframe emulation software approx. $2000.00
Possible additional phone lines.
Free 800# toll free connection, so no long distance charges apply.
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Requirements
Usually, signing a contract (SNS about $1200.00)
Long term agreement (SNS usually one year for about min $200.00/month)
Additional charges based on i.e.: 10 cents / 100 characters
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Requirements
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Potential Cost:
$2300.00
No recurring charges because of 800 toll free number.
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Potential Cost:
$1200.00 first year
+ Minimum $200.00 per month
+ additional recurring charges each month above
minimum transmissions.
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Potential Cost:
$995.00 one time cost
+ your internet monthly cost
+ your 20% licensing surcharge by MGI, Inc. to cover
software upgrades as per your MGI, Inc. licensing agreement.
* Existing AERP clients receive a credit for upgrade to AES...! |
AESFiling Methods