A Century of Trust. A Future of Influence.

The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) advances the interests of U.S. exporters and importers by educating trade professionals, advocating for practical and fair-trade policies, fostering collaboration and networking across the global trade community, and promoting efficiency, compliance, and professionalism in international commerce. 

AAEI’s community is growing and working together to make global trade happen.

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According to a joint survey of 230 enterprise trade leaders, resources haven’t grown at the same pace as rising work volume and more complexity. More than half of trade operations at enterprise businesses are not ready for the demands of modern trade.

WHAT WE DO

Through advocacy efforts, top educational offerings, and connecting a diverse community of trade professionals and service providers, AAEI makes global trade happen.

Advocacy

AAEI works on behalf of its members to eliminate regulatory and legislative friction to trade and customs. We connect our members—the technical experts and executives in trade and compliance—with the government officials and agencies regulating it. 

Education

Professional development and career advancement courses are key benefits of being a part of the AAEI community. AAEI educational courses and member communications help members stay in-the-know. AAEI also offers both in-person events and webinars covering current topics, regulations, compliance requirements, and more.

Networking

AAEI’s meetings and events provide opportunities to for peer-to-peer benchmarking about practical solutions for problems in trade practice. Collaborate with members through AAEI’s substantive committees and work on practical solutions to the problems facing the community, gaining valuable insights — and offering some of your own — to the conversation.

INDUSTRY ARTICLES

AAEI’s Industry Articles offer timely, expert-driven insights on the regulatory, legal, and operational issues shaping global trade.

Your Shipment Data Is Correct. Is It Still Current?

Incomplete transportation information can cause operational confusion. Insufficient regulatory filing information can have more direct consequences...

BIS Extends Suspension of the Affiliates Rule (50 Percent Rule) Until January 10, 2027

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has extended the suspension of its Affiliates Rule until January 10, 2027. The final rule (stay), FR Doc. 2026-22793, is on public inspection now and...

Beyond the Customs Entry: Building a Cross-Functional Approach to Tariff Cost Recovery

Once goods move through the supply chain, tariff-related costs can become embedded in supplier pricing, invoice surcharges, landed-cost adjustments, freight charges, purchase-order changes, and...

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