Coronavirus Impact on Trade

The COVID-19 outbreak is disrupting trade around the world. How has your company been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak? Let AAEI know so we can provide feedback to CBP and other federal agencies!

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The American Association of Exporters & Importers

AAEI is the premier trade organization representing those immediately engaged in and directly impacted by developments pertaining to international trade. Recognized as technical experts regarding the day-to-day facilitation of trade, AAEI members are importers, exporters, service providers and law firms.
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AAEI: We Make Global Trade Happen

AAEI member representatives are international trade compliance professionals who are responsible for complying with all U.S. laws governing the import and export of goods. Increasingly, they are responsible for corporate trade compliance on a global level in every country the company operates.
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Influencing Regulation, Policy and Legislation

AAEI members are technical experts in international trade compliance, trade operations, and logistics. On customs laws, export controls, supply chain security, facilitation of trade, free trade agreements, and product safety, AAEI influences lawmakers and regulators. AAEI is a reliable source for trade-related matters.
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99th Annual AAEI Conference and Expo

Registration is now open for the 2020 AAEI Virtual Conference! AAEI’s Virtual Conference will be held August 11, 2020 – September 13, 2020, and theme of this year’s conference is The Many Faces of Trade – Braving a Transforming World. Check out our full schedule and register at events.aaei.org. AAEI members get discounts on all AAEI events. Join us now! New membership choices available. Click Inquire for details.

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Virtual Conference Registration Opens

AAEI opened registration for the virtual Annual Conference, which begins on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. The cost for members is $500 for the entirety of the live sessions and access to the session recordings following the conference. For non-members, the registration fee is $600. To register now, please click here. The schedule structure and agenda, ...

News

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

AAEI is providing continuous updates on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on trade and the response...

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State of the Association

AAEI President and CEO Marianne Rowden published the new State of the Association message in which she provides an...

Global Focus

CBP Publishes Guide for E-Commerce

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Visit AAEI Marketplace

The AAEI Marketplace is now open. You can purchase hard copies of AAEI publications, including the newly...

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Career Development

AAEI complements member company career development initiatives by providing these professionals opportunities to become committee and association leaders in the...

Committees

Working Together for Trade

AAEI committees respond to specific global trade concerns, bringing needed information to members and members’ views to...

Key Areas of Focus

Compliance

Customs • Export • International Policy

Conducting international trade in conformity with United States and international laws and regulations.

Facilitation

Customs • Trade Policy • International Policy

Advancing the flow of international trade through modernizing and simplifying customs procedures, duty collection, and harmony.

Safety

Regulated Industries • Trade Policy • International Policy

Ensuring the safety of all products imported and exported in the US for the good of consumers and business practices.

Security

Customs • Export • International Policy

Protecting the public from possible danger, harm or threat to the international supply chain intended by criminal groups or individuals.