Is an EEI required for shipments from Puerto Rico to the U.S.?

An Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing is involved in export documentation for shipments leaving the United States. However, shipments from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland do not require an EEI because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. While exports from the U.S. to foreign countries necessitate EEI filings based on the value and nature of the goods, movements within the borders of U.S. territories and states do not share the same regulation. This is due to the unique status of Puerto Rico under U.S. law, where trade between Puerto Rico and the mainland is considered domestic trade.

Therefore, while the choice indicates that an EEI is required, it does not align with the regulatory framework regarding domestic shipments, which clarifies that no EEI is necessary for transport from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland.