Penalty for Failure of EEI

FTR 15 Part 30.3 ... All parties involved in exports transactions, including U.S. authorized agents, should be aware that invoices and other commercial documents may not necessarily contain all the information needed to prepare the EEI

(c)(ii) When the USPPI authorizes an agent to file the EEI on its behalf, the USPPI is responsible for

(A) Providing the authorized agent with accurate and timely export information necessary to file the EEI

(2) The agent, when authorized by a USPPI to prepare and file the EEI for an export transaction, is responsible for performing the following activities: ...

i) Accurate preparation and timely filing of the EEI based on information received from the USPP ...

Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply ... effective February 1, 2009

• First Recorded Offense--$ 1,000 to $ 2,500
• Second Recorded Offense--$ 1,000 to $ 3,500
• Third Recorded Offense--$ 3,500 to $ 5,000
• Fourth and Subsequent Recorded Offenses--$ 2.,000 to $ 10,000