Get Shipper's Export Declaration Form

Filling out the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) Form online is crucial for exporters to comply with U.S. export regulations. This guide provides a straightforward overview of each section of the form to help users complete it accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the SED online.

1. Use the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Shipper's Export Declaration Form and open it in the editor.
2. Enter the U.S. Principal Party In Interest (USPPI) details including their name and address. Be sure to include the first five digits of the ZIP code.
3. Provide the USPPI's Employer Identification Number (EIN) or ID number as applicable. If the EIN isn't available, use an alternative identifier such as a passport number.
4. Indicate whether the transaction is related or non-related by selecting the appropriate option.
5. Fill in the date of exportation using the format MM/DD/YYYY, indicating when the merchandise is scheduled to leave the U.S.
6. Report the transportation reference number, including booking or airway bill number as applicable.
7. Enter the point of origin or Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) number from where the shipment is originating.
8. Specify the country of ultimate destination, where the goods will be consumed or processed.
9. Complete the ultimate consignee information with their name and full address.
10. If applicable, enter the intermediate consignee details for any parties involved in the delivery of goods.
11. Input the forwarding agent’s name and address if one is authorized to prepare the SED.
12. For vessel shipments, indicate the loading pier number where the goods will be loaded onto the vessel.
13. Specify the method of transportation used for the shipment, e.g. vessel, air, rail, or truck.
14. Record the name of the exporting carrier transporting the goods out of the U.S.
15. Enter the port of export where the merchandise is shipped from.
16. If applicable, provide the foreign port of unloading for vessel shipments.
17. Check the appropriate box for whether the shipment contains hazardous materials.
18. Complete other applicable fields based on shipment specifics, such as the shipment reference number and entry number.
19. Fill in the Schedule B Description of Commodities along with the associated quantities, shipping weight, and pertinent identifiers.
20. In the final step, review all entries for accuracy before saving, downloading, printing, or sharing the completed form.

Start filling out your Shipper's Export Declaration Form online to ensure compliance and streamline your export process.