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Posted on January 27, 2020

What are Truck Section 321 Shipment Requirements?

Highway carriers are hearing more and more from their customers today that they want to move e-commerce shipments from Canada or Mexico into the USA using section 321 because their customers want to save paying duty & tax on their shipments. The use of entry type section 321 has dramatically increased in usage from February [...]

Posted on November 27, 2019

What are the CBP Bond Types 1, 2, 3? (Importer bond, Custodian bond, International Carrier bond)

What is a Customs Bond? A customs bond is something of an insurance policy that makes sure that Customs & Border Protection (CBP) gets paid the taxes and duties due to the US government. Types of CBP Customs Bonds Importer Bond The importer bond is required by the importer of cargo as a guarantee that [...]

Posted on November 18, 2019

CBP Section 321 Data Pilot for E-Commerce Shipments

What is the Section 321 Data Pilot? Section 321 Data Pilot refers to a voluntary study by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The pilot study began on August 22, 2019 and is expected to run for a year. During the test period participants will electronically transmit cargo information about their e-commerce shipments to [...]

Posted on November 11, 2019

What is an Instrument of International Traffic (IIT)?

According to Section 322 of the Tariff Act of 1930, all instruments of international traffic (IIT) and vehicles shall be exempted from the applications of customs laws subject to terms and conditions and to the extent of the law prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Section 322(a) of the Traffic Act of 1930 and [...]

Posted on November 4, 2019

Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM)

What is the WACM Message? The WACM message is a component of the Release Notification System (RNS) of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The WACM message is sent by a warehouse operator to the Canada Border Services Agency when an unreleased consignment headed to the warehouse finally arrives. It is required to be sent [...]

Posted on October 14, 2019

What is a Port Community System (PCS)?

A Port Community System (PCS) refers to an open and neutral platform that connects multiple systems, thus enabling the secure and intelligent exchange of information between the different organizations that make up an airport or seaport community. It is a shared platform that is organized and used by public and private stakeholders that may include [...]

Posted on October 2, 2019

Uploading Section 321 Shipment Data Using JSON, XML or CSV

Section 321 is a shipment type used in the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ACE system that allows low-value shipments of <=$800 USD to be cleared through the border without paying duty or tax. To qualify for Section 321 shipment type any goods being imported into the US should not exceed a value of 800 [...]

Posted on September 25, 2019

Steps Taken During a Single Window Consultancy

Single Window Requirements The Single Window is an intelligent platform that makes it possible for importers, exporters and government agencies to exchange information easily and efficiently. The single window requirements can typically be classified into three stages; Pre-arrival, Arrival, and Post Arrival. Pre-Arrival Checklist Some of the documentation required and services provided include Cargo Manifests [...]

Posted on July 15, 2019

How Can a Trucking Company File ACI eManifest?

ACI eManifest refers to the transmission of cargo information in electronic format to Customs authorities prior to the arrival of the shipment at the border crossing or port of entry. The eManifest program is part of the larger Advance Commercial Information (ACI) program run by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). ACI is aimed at facilitating [...]

Posted on May 13, 2019

ACI eManifest: A 10 Point Guide on Selecting the Best ACI eManifest Provider for your Trucking Company

The Advance Commercial Information (ACI) eManifest program is the equivalent of the US Customs Automated Commercial Environment, ACE (also known as the ACE eManifest). Since the implementation of the CBSA ACI eManifest program in 2015, it is mandatory for all carriers to electronically submit conveyance and cargo data to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) [...]