Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI)

Provide shipment instructions to your forwarder and, where applicable, authorize TradeReady to file EEI.

What the SLI covers

Identifies USPPI/shipper, consignee(s), and routing preferences.
Captures destination, mode, port, date, Incoterms, and carrier.
Lists commodity lines with Schedule B/HTS, quantity, value, and license/ECCN (if required).
Includes authorization to file EEI and receive the ITN.

Who completes & when

Standard (non-routed): completed by the USPPI (exporter).
Routed export: include FPPI authorization; FPPI (or U.S. agent) authorizes the filer.

Keep a signed SLI (and related records) for 5 years from date of export.

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Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) — Template

Shipper/USPPI
Legal Name: {{}} • EIN: {{}}
Address: {{}}
Contact Name/Email/Phone: {{}}

Routed Export? ☐ No ☐ Yes (attach FPPI authorization)
If Yes, FPPI Legal Name/Address/Contact: {{}}

Ultimate Consignee
Name: {{}} • Address: {{}} • Type: ☐ Direct Consumer ☐ Government ☐ Reseller ☐ Other

Intermediate Consignee (if any)
Name/Address: {{}}

Shipment Details
Country of Ultimate Destination: {{}}
Origin State (of export): {{}}
Port of Export (US): {{}}
Planned Export Date: {{}}
Mode: ☐ Air ☐ Vessel ☐ Truck ☐ Rail ☐ Mail ☐ Courier
Carrier (if known): {{}}
Incoterms: {{}}
Hazmat: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Containerized: ☐ Yes ☐ No

Commodities (attach additional sheet if needed)

Line    Description    Schedule B/HTS (10-digit)    Qty    UOM    Gross Wt (kg)    Value (USD)    ECCN/NLR    License Type/No.
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Certifications

I authorize TradeReady to act as my agent to file EEI in AESDirect for this shipment and to receive the ITN and proof-of-filing citation.

The information provided is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I will maintain required export records for at least 5 years from date of export.

Signature: __________________   Name/Title: ______________   Date: __________

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