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Posted on May 27, 2020

Everything you Need to Know about CBP Entry Type 86 for Section 321 eCommerce Shipments

Entry Type 86 is a voluntary entry type for the filing and electronic release of eCommerce shipments that qualify under CBP’s de minimis (<= $800 USD). Shipments qualifying under the CBP de mimimis are also known as Section 321 shipments. Type 86 entries have to be filed by a self-filing importer or customs broker. A [...]

Posted on May 11, 2020

ACE Import Manifest Documentation Types

There are as many ACE Import Manifest Documentation tyes as there are modes of transport. The documentation for the various modes of transport are transmitted through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). ACE is the Single Window System used by CBP (Customs & Border Protection) ACE Air eManifest (AMS Air Manifest) ACE Air eManifest submissions must [...]

Posted on May 4, 2020

What is the CBP Daily De Minimis Threshold for eCommerce Shipments? $200 or $800?

E-commerce has been changing the world over and with it the rules of business across the globe. Even the smallest businesses can now reach their customers with relative ease and speed anywhere on the planet. In North America, both online startups and established organizations are acknowledging the vast revenue to be garnered from borderless e-commerce. [...]

Posted on March 31, 2020

4 Ways to Participate in the CBP Section 321 Program

CBP Section 321 Shipment Type To quicken and modernize the import process of low-value shipments (valued less than $800) into the United States, Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has put in place some recommended programs to facilitate the release for e-commerce shipments. All of the Section 321 shipment submission methods are part of the CBP [...]

Posted on March 15, 2020

Section 321 “Type 86” Clearance for E-Commerce Shipments

The United States Customs & Border Protection Agency (CBP) deployed a test of a new informal type of entry on September 28, 2019. The new entry known as “Type 86” covers entry for low-value Section 321 shipments. According to CBP, the entry type is expected to enhance security and safety for imports by offering the [...]

Posted on February 18, 2020

Data You Need to Send to CBP to Participate in the Section 321 Data Pilot

Who is Currently Participating? Participation in the CBP Section 321 Data Pilot is currently limited to 9 participants. These nine participants were selected and approved by CBP to allow for a variety of industry participation (online marketplaces, carriers, freight forwarders and fulfillment centers.) The section 321 data pilot is a voluntary program that will lead [...]

Posted on January 20, 2020

Which Parties are Required to Participate in the CBP Air AMS (Air ACE) program?

AMS or Automated Manifest System is the name of the CBP system that processes air manifest information for security purposes. The CBP system has been recently updated and is also known as Air ACE or Automated Commercial Environment. All air carriers landing at US airports with commercial cargo are required to file manifest details into [...]

Posted on January 8, 2020

Global E-Commerce Trends & Statistics in 2020 & Beyond

What is Global E-Commerce? Sometimes referred to as borderless business or cross border commerce among other things, global e-commerce is critically important for any business looking to expand in 2020 and beyond. However, while it is important, navigating the nuances of cross border e-commerce can be complicated given that there are a lot of moving [...]

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 [...]