FTSR (aka FTR): Foreign Trade Regulations

FedEx FTR Codes Effective September 2008

This chart for comparison purposes only.

Please refer to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 15, Part 30, Subpart D 

for the official list of FTR Exemption codes and definitions.

NOTE:  A Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) exemption DOES NOT apply to: (1) shipments requiring an export license or permit; (2) shipments of rough diamonds; (3) commodities subject to ITAR (including ITAR exemptions); or (4) shipments to proscribed countries listed in Country Group E (EAR 15 CFR 740). As of 7-25-08 countries are Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria and FedEx does not service any of these countries from the U.S. An Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing is required, regardless of the value, under these circumstances.

Exemption

Exemption Explanation

NO EEI 30.2 (d) (2)

Exclusion for shipments outbound from U.S. or U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico, to the following U.S. territories: American Samoa/AS, Guam/GU, and Northern Mariana Islands/MP. Also applies to shipments from U.S. Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico or U.S.

NO EEI 30.36

Exemption for shipments originating in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico when country code is US) destined to Canada.  NOTE:  Exemption DOES NOT apply to shipments sent for storage in Canada, but ultimately destined for third countries (the third country edits apply).  

NO EEI 30.37 (a)

Exemption for shipments valued at USD $2,500 or less per Schedule B/HTSUSA classification for commodities shipped from one USPPI to one consignee on a single export carrier.

NO EEI 30.37 (e)

Exemption for shipments transported inbond through the U.S. for export to a third country and exported from another U.S. port or transshipped and exported directly from the port of arrival never having made entry into the U.S. 

 NOTE: If entry for consumption or warehousing in the U.S. is made, then an EEI is required if goods are then exported to a third country from the U.S. This exemption is generally used only by FedEx.

NO EEI 30.37 (f)

Exemption for export of technology and software as defined in EAR 15 CFR 772 that does not require an export license.

NOTE:  EEI is required for mass-market software, which is defined as software that is generally available to the public by being sold at retail selling points, or directly from the software developer or supplier, by various means (i.e., over-the-counter, mail-order, telephone, electronic) and designed for installation by the user without further substantial technical support by the developer or supplier.

NO EEI 30.37 (g)

Exemption for shipments to foreign libraries, government establishments, or similar institutions, as provided in FTR Subpart D 30.40(d).

NO EEI 30.37 (h)

Exemption for shipments authorized under License Exception GFT for gift parcels and humanitarian donations (EAR 15 CFR 740.12).

NO EEI 30.37 (i)

Exemption for diplomatic pouches and their contents.

NO EEI 30.37 (j)

Exemption for human remains and accompanying receptacles and flowers.

NO EEI 30.37 (k)

Exemption for shipments of interplant correspondence, executed invoices and other documents of company business records from a U.S. firm to its subsidiary or affiliate. (This excludes highly technical plans, correspondence, etc. that could be licensed).

2008 FINAL FTR Exemptions

Exemption

Exemption Explanation

NO EEI 30.37 (o)

Exemption of shipments of aircraft parts, equipment, provisions and supplies for use on aircraft by a U.S. airline to its own installation and aircraft. [EAR license exception (AVS) for aircraft and vessels 15 CFR 740.15(c).]

NO EEI 30.37 (q)

Exemption of temporary exports, whether shipped or hand carried that are exported from and returned to the U.S. within one year (12 months) from date of export.

NO EEI 30.37 (r)

Exemption of goods previously imported under Temporary Import Bond for return in the same condition as when imported, including: (1) goods for testing, experimentation, or demonstration; (2) goods imported for exhibition; (3) samples and models imported for review or taking orders; (4) goods for imported for participation in races or contests; and (5) animals imported for breeding or exhibition and imported for use by representatives or foreign government or international organizations or by members of the armed forces of a foreign country.

NOTE: Goods that were imported under bond for processing and re-exportation are not covered by this exemption.

NO EEI 30.37 (s)

Exemption for banknotes and securities, and coins in circulation exported as evidence of financial claims.

 NOTE:  EEI must be filed for unissued bank notes and securities and coins not in circulation.

NO EEI 30.37 (t)

Exemption of documents used in international transactions, documents moving out of the U.S. to facilitate international transactions including airline tickets, internal revenue stamps, liquor stamps, and advertising literature.  

NO EEI 30.39

Special exemptions for shipments consigned to the U.S. Armed Services for their exclusive use, including shipments to armed services exchange systems.

NOTE: Exemption DOES NOT apply to shipments not consigned to the U.S. Armed Services, regardless of whether they may be for their ultimate use.

NO EEI 30.40 (a)

Special exemption for office furniture, office equipment, and office supplies shipped to and for the exclusive use of U.S. government offices.

NO EEI 30.40 (b)

Special exemption for household goods and personal property shipped to and for the exclusive and personal use of U.S. government employees.

NO EEI 30.40 (c)

Special exemption for food, medicines, and related items and other commissary supplies shipped to U.S. government offices or employees for the exclusive use of such employees, or to U.S. government employee cooperatives or other associates for subsequent sale or other distribution to such employees. 

NO EEI 30.40 (d)

Special exemption for books, maps, charts, pamphlets and similar articles shipped by U.S. government offices to U.S. or foreign libraries, government establishment, or similar institutions.