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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Promoting Sharing, Networking and Collaboration

AAEI’s committees and events provide members unparalleled opportunities to work with some of the top global trade professionals in the United States. Together, AAEI members work to help shape US trade policy and share trade operations practices. Now more than ever, AAEI membership pays off.
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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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100th Anniversary AAEI Conference and Expo

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Join us on June 28 – 30, 2021 in New York City, New York for AAEI’s 100th Anniversary Conference and Expo! Check out our website at events.aaei.org for more information and the latest news.

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Alerts

A Message from AAEI’s Chair

As Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI), I’m writing to inform you that after 16 years of faithful service to the association, Marianne Rowden will be completing her tenure as President and CEO effective March 31, 2021 to pursue new opportunities… …[Marianne] has been an unparalleled ...

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

Insights

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.