When reporting value in the EEI with no sale involved, which costs should be included?

When reporting value in the Electronic Export Information (EEI) without a sale, the total value should include the costs associated with acquiring or producing the goods, as well as any domestic costs incurred up to the point of export. This encompasses not just the production or acquisition costs but also additional expenses such as packaging, freight, and any other relevant domestic costs that were necessary to prepare the goods for export.

This comprehensive approach ensures an accurate declaration of the worth of the goods in a regulatory context, aligning with compliance requirements. Since the EEI serves critical functions in customs, trade regulation, and statistical data gathering, including all pertinent costs presents a clearer picture of the export transaction, even when a direct sale has not occurred.

The other options do not capture the full scope of costs necessary for proper reporting. For instance, focusing solely on the selling price or domestic costs fails to account for critical production and acquisition expenses that contribute to the overall valuation of the exported goods.