The USPPI is the person in the U.S. who receives the primary benefit—monetary or otherwise—of an export transaction. According to AESDirect, that person can be a:

•       U.S. seller (wholesaler/distributor) of the merchandise for export.

•       U.S. manufacturer if selling the merchandise for export.

•       U.S. order party who directly negotiated between the U.S. seller and foreign buyer and received the order for the export of the merchandise.

•       Foreign entity if in the U.S. when items are purchased or obtained for export.