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

Customs City Case Study: Evolve Supply Chain Solutions LLC

Evolve has greatly improved the importation process of their D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) Ocean shipments using Customs City’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

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

What is D2C eCommerce?

Direct-to-consumer e-commerce, usually abbreviated as D2C eCommerce an eCommerce strategy where traditional business-to-business (B2B) organizations sell directly to consumers via an eCommerce site thus cutting out middlemen such as retailers and wholesalers. For instance, mattress manufacturers can sell their products directly to families on their website instead of sending

Ocean Split Bill Guidance for the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach

Port congestion has recently become a critical issue with ocean carriers deciding to split bills after or on arrival. To streamline release for such shipments, the Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA) has been working with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to review the processing of

CFS Warehouses & Fulfillment Centers as an Entity Under Section 321

On February 18, 2021, Customs & Border Protection Agency (CBP) published a new ruling regarding fulfillment centers and domestic warehouses. Under Section 321, CBP can admit qualifying goods tax-free and duty-free as long as the goods are imported on one day by one person and have a value of

Upload Entry Type 86 to Clear Section 321 eCommerce Shipments

What is Section 321, Entry Type 86? Entry Type 86 under Section 321 is a voluntary entry type for electronic release and filing of eCommerce shipments which qualify for the de minimis regulations of Customs & Border Protection Agency (CBP). The de minimis provisions define goods that qualify for

Everything You Need to Know about CBP ACE Ocean (AMS Ocean) for eCommerce Shipments

eCommerce has been growing rapidly and this comes with immense business opportunities. Indeed, increased global trade paves way for the growth and development of import and export businesses. With this increase in trade, it’s necessary for U.S Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to come up with processes that regulate

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

Customs City Case Study: Evolve Supply Chain Solutions LLC

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

What is D2C eCommerce?

Ocean Split Bill Guidance for the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach

CFS Warehouses & Fulfillment Centers as an Entity Under Section 321

Upload Entry Type 86 to Clear Section 321 eCommerce Shipments

Everything You Need to Know about CBP ACE Ocean (AMS Ocean) for eCommerce Shipments

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