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Navigating the End of De Minimis Building a Future Ready Customs Strategy

Navigating the End of De Minimis: Building a Future-Ready Customs Strategy

Starting May 2, 2025, duty-free imports from China and Hong Kong under the De Minimis provision (Section 321 of the Tariff Act) came to an end. In its place, Executive Order 14256 introduces sweeping changes—including flat-rate fees and a hefty 54% ad valorem duty—that will fundamentally reshape how U.S. importers do business. The CBP is also proposing additional rules that would exclude entire product categories exempt under the De Minimis policy

Condensed Commentary on CBP Proposed New Rules to Strengthen Enforcement and Limit Duty Exemption for Low Value Shipments 1

Condensed Commentary on CBP Proposed New Rules to Strengthen Enforcement and Limit Duty Exemption for Low-Value Shipments

CBP recently sent the two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking below, which are now open to a 60-day comment period until March 17th, 2025. January 13th, 2025- CSMS # 63715212 – CBP Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Enhance Enforcement as to Low-Value Shipments   January 17th, 2025- CSMS # 63789491 – CBP Proposes New Rule to Strengthen Enforcement and Limit Duty Exemption for Low-Value Shipments The most significant proposed change

Unpacking the Truth Are Companies Using Customs Clearance Software 1

Unpacking the Truth: Are Companies Using Customs Clearance Software?

Understanding the Customs Clearance Software Landscape What is Customs Clearance Software, and Why Is It Important? Customs clearance software is a software-as-a-service application that allows logistics operators to seamlessly manage complicated clearance processes while avoiding the many pitfalls inherent in such operations. Next-generation customs clearance software is critical in the world of logistics as it make it possible for customs agencies and customs brokers to achieve reduced operational costs and

Leveraging Customs Clearance Software for Global Business Expansion

Leveraging Customs Clearance Software for Global Business Expansion

Understanding Customs Clearance Software What is Customs Clearance Software? Customs clearance software refers to freight forwarding software otherwise referred to as customs brokerage software that makes it possible for logistics providers to streamline and simplify complex import and export processes while ensuring compliance with ever-changing regulations and tariffs. Key Features and Functions of Modern Customs Clearance Software Some of the key features of modern customs clearance software include. Multilingual interface

How to Import Cosmetics into the USA using Entry Type 86 1

How to Import Cosmetics into the USA using Entry Type 86?

Importing cosmetics into the United States using entry type 86 can be very lucrative even though the process can have many pitfalls. One of the biggest challenges that importers face is that many countries define cosmetics and drugs differently from the United States. For instance, in some countries, sunscreens are deemed cosmetics and are under cosmetics regulations while they are regulated as drugs in the United States. Given that cosmetics

Can I Export out of an FTZ using Entry Type 86 1

Can I Export out of an FTZ using Entry Type 86?

According to the Customs Border Protection Agency (CBP), a Type 86 Entry is permitted when there is one shipment per day per person with a total value not exceeding $800 in the exporting country.  This means that American shoppers can go online, pay for items, and receive them directly from an overseas facility and not have to be subject to traditional entry procedures.  In essence, if an importer wants to

CNY 2022 Preparing for Chinese New Year Factory Closures

CNY 2022- Preparing for Chinese New Year Factory Closures

What is the Chinese New Year? The Chinese New Year refers to the beginning of a New Year in China following the lunar calendar. The New Year usually begins on the second moon following the winter solstice and ends about fifteen days later when the full moon appears. Unlike the Western New Year, the Chinese New Year does not have a fixed date and usually takes place anywhere between January

Customs City Case Study Evolve Supply Chain Solutions LLC

CustomsCity Case Study: Evolve Supply Chain Solutions LLC

Evolve has greatly improved the importation process of their D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) Ocean shipments using CustomsCity’s all-in-one US eCommerce Clearance Service (ACE Ocean, ISF & Type 86). Evolve’s D2C eCommerce process is now seamless & our solution allowed them to save at least 30% on customs clearance, warehousing costs & time.  Summary Background Evolve Supply Chain Solutions LLC provides a global fulfillment solution where they can get your products from where

Procedures for the Transport of Air Cargo to the Centralized Examination Station at LAX

Procedures for the Transport of Air Cargo to the Centralized Examination Station at LAX

Los Angeles, California PUBLIC BULLETIN U.S. Customs and Border Protection Number:         LA21-019 September 17, 2021 Subject:   Procedures for the Transport of Air Cargo to the Centralized Examination Station PURPOSE: The purpose of this Public Bulletin is to announce the procedure for the transfer of cargo for enforcement and trade examination to the Centralized Examination Station (CES) at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). BACKGROUND: CBP is charged with determining the

Delivering Imports to Amazon FBA using Section 321 1

Delivering Imports to Amazon (FBA) using Section 321

Delivering imports to the Amazon FBA program has been improved due to the recent guidance by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) administrative ruling on fulfillment centers and warehouses. According to the ruling, imports can be admitted tax and duty-free into the US as long as that merchandise has a value of $800 or less in the country of shipment and is imported by one person on one day. Starting