Grow your Business with eCommerce

International goods valued $800 or less can enter the US duty & tax-free. A growing number of international businesses are clearing eCommerce shipments using Section 321.

Achieve customs compliance and enjoy the following benefits:

Type 86– Expedited electronic release for eCommerce shipments
ACE Ocean eManifest– Mandatory security filing required before the loading of the container
ISF (Importer Security Filing)– Mandatory security filing required before the loading of the container. Required for both import & transit cargo
It allows businesses to avoid rising air freight rates
Ocean carriers are offering more express services options to the USA
It is a more cost-effective transportation option compared to air

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Our pricing plans specifically tailored for high volume e-Commerce shipments

Available to the following participants:

Freight Forwarders

Can directly submit mandatory ACE Ocean eManifest to CBP to minimize customs compliance-related costs. Must have SCAC code, FMC Bond, and Type 3 International Carrier, Bond

Ocean Carriers

Submit ACE Ocean eManifest at the master level. Must have a SCAC code and Type 3 International Carrier Bond

Port Authorities

Port Authorities must obtain a LOI from each client they intend to transmit or receive data on behalf of

Terminal Operators

Must have Marine Terminal Operator Number

Warehouses (CFS/ECCF)

Warehouses can sign up to receive ocean manifest updates as a Secondary Notify Party

Customs Brokers

File the Type 86 entry to facilitate the clearance of the eCommerce ocean shipment

CBP eCommerce Clearance Messages & Process

The rise of e-commerce shipments is also shifting the focus how Customs handles the processing of large
volumes of small boxes.

What is ACE eManifest?

Mandatory security requirement.

What is Type 86?

Expedited electronic release. Required for PGA shipments. Can be used for all modes of transportation.

What is Section 321 Data Pilot?

Requires sending more info (such as retail price, linked to the product online, seller name & address) about the shipment to facilitate the release and mitigate CBP inspections. Can be used for all modes of transportation.

What are Direct Injection Shipments?

The grouping of shipments of similar size and weight at the origin and sent directly to the destination country. Commonly used for large volume eCommerce shipments. Packages are labeled with domestic shipping labels at origin and last-mile carrier will deliver once cargo reaches the destination country

Customs City Air eCommerce Services:

ACE Air eManifest

Freight Forwarders, Ocean Carriers, Port Authorities & Terminal Operators can submit mandatory ACE Ocean eManifest to CBP

Type 86

Customs Brokers can submit Type 86 (to adhere PGA requirements) and obtain an electronic release for low value Section 321 shipments

Secondary Notify Party (SNP)

Warehouses/NVOCC(Freight Forwarders) receive the milestone events for every shipment

ISF (10)

Freight Forwarders/importer/customs brokers submit ISF (10) data elements

ISF (5)

Ocean Carriers submit ACE Ocean ISF (5) data elements to CBP for FROB (Freight Remaining on Board) and in-transit shipments

Section 321 Data Pilot

Freight Forwarders, Carriers and Online Retailers can submit Section 321 Supplementary Data to reduce CBP inspections at the border

AMS Ocean eManifest Monthly Price Plans

Pricing is per transaction sent to CBP on a monthly basis. Responses
received by CBP and sending updates or deletes to CBP are not charged.
ACE Ocean counts as a transaction. Download ACE Ocean LOI below and
email completed form to info@customscity.com

Select your plan
Number of included transactions
Number of included transactions
Average price per transactionAverage price per transaction
Counts as transactionsCounts as transactions
CBP Responses included at no chargeCBP Responses included at no charge
24/7 Support24/7 Support
On-Boarding AssistanceOn-Boarding Assistance
Monitoring Dashboard & Email AlertsMonitoring Dashboard & Email Alerts
Changes & Cancellations included at no chargeChanges & Cancellations included at no charge
No Set-up Fee

Free Plan
$0
per month
Number of included transactions
10
Average price per transaction0 cents
Counts as transactionsACE Ocean, ISF 10, ISF 5, SNP
CBP Responses included at no charge
24/7 Support
On-Boarding Assistance
Monitoring Dashboard & Email Alerts
Changes & Cancellations included at no charge

Grow
$49
per month
Number of included transactions
200
Average price per transaction25 cents
Counts as transactionsACE Ocean, ISF 10, ISF 5, SNP
CBP Responses included at no charge
24/7 Support
On-Boarding Assistance
Monitoring Dashboard & Email Alerts
Changes & Cancellations included at no charge

Express
$99
per month
Number of included transactions
650
Average price per transaction15 cents
Counts as transactionsACE Ocean, ISF 10, ISF 5, SNP
CBP Responses included at no charge
24/7 Support
On-Boarding Assistance
Monitoring Dashboard & Email Alerts
Changes & Cancellations included at no charge

Scale
$299
per month
Number of included transactions
3000
Average price per transaction10 cents
Counts as transactionsACE Ocean, ISF 10, ISF 5, SNP
CBP Responses included at no charge
24/7 Support
On-Boarding Assistance
Monitoring Dashboard & Email Alerts
Changes & Cancellations included at no charge

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Select your plan
Number of included transactionsNumber of included transactions
Average price per transactionAverage price per transaction
Counts as transactionsCounts as transactions
CBP Responses included at no chargeCBP Responses included at no charge
24/7 Support24/7 Support
On-Boarding AssistanceOn-Boarding Assistance
Monitoring Dashboard & Email AlertsMonitoring Dashboard & Email Alerts
Changes & Cancellations included at no chargeChanges & Cancellations included at no charge
No Set-up Fee

Consolidator
$499
per month
Number of included transactions10,000
Average price per transaction5 cents
Counts as transactionsACE Ocean, ISF 10, ISF 5, SNP
CBP Responses included at no charge
24/7 Support
On-Boarding Assistance
Monitoring Dashboard & Email Alerts
Changes & Cancellations included at no charge

Business
$999
per month
Number of included transactions25,000
Average price per transaction4 cents
Counts as transactionsACE Ocean, ISF 10, ISF 5, SNP
CBP Responses included at no charge
24/7 Support
On-Boarding Assistance
Monitoring Dashboard & Email Alerts
Changes & Cancellations included at no charge

Enterprise
$1499
per month
Number of included transactions50,000
Average price per transaction3 cents
Counts as transactionsACE Ocean, ISF 10, ISF 5, SNP
CBP Responses included at no charge
24/7 Support
On-Boarding Assistance
Monitoring Dashboard & Email Alerts
Changes & Cancellations included at no charge

eCommerce
$1999
per month
Number of included transactions100,000
Average price per transaction2 cents
Counts as transactionsACE Ocean, ISF 10, ISF 5, SNP
CBP Responses included at no charge
24/7 Support
On-Boarding Assistance
Monitoring Dashboard & Email Alerts
Changes & Cancellations included at no charge

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Why Customs City?

We believe that by adopting modern technologies and combining with the knowledge of Customs & Trade we can deliver the optimal solutions for our customers. Customs City will make your eCommerce customs compliance process seamless and cost effective.