Yes.
The main pillar to achieve tax-exempt custom clearance is possible by Section 321 Type 86. With the right customs broker and strategy, you can achieve a shorter processing time, heightened security, fortify your relationship with CBP, and of course, decrease logistics costs.
Allows low-value shipments to enter the U.S. without having to pay the typical fees, tax, and duty associated with importation.
The shipment must not exceed $800 in value and must not be one of several lots covered by a single order or contract.
Allows low-value shipments to enter the U.S. without having to pay the typical fees, tax, and duty associated with importation.
With respect to unsold merchandise, under the new administrative ruling, the owner of the merchandise (foreign seller) may also qualify as the “person” provided the owner’s identity is presented to CBP at the time of importation.
Providing an IOR number is conditional for Entry Type 86, subject to applicable Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements.
Yes, for purposes of this test customs brokers must be authorized to conduct customs business on behalf of the owner, purchaser, or consignee of eligible shipments through a valid power of attorney.
No. Shipments qualifying for Entry Type 86 are not subject to duties, taxes and fees. If the shipment requires fee collection (e.g. agricultural fees), filers must file a Type 01 Consumption or Type 11 Informal entry.
Currently, shipments qualifying for de minimis treatment are subject to the release from manifest process, which cannot be used for PGA regulated commodities. Entry Type 86 will instead allow filing through ABI and can be used for PGA regulated commodities.
Yes. Goods subject to Antidumping/Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD), goods subject to quota, certain tobacco and alcohol products, and goods taxed under the Internal Revenue Code, are not permitted to be filed under Entry Type 86.
Yes, barring subsequent notice to the contrary, an entry that is subject to Section 301 that meets de minimis requirements may currently be filed as an Entry Type 86.
Now, it is important to consider that not all goods are eligible to take advantage of Section 321 filing. Therefore, it is essential to approach your trusted customs broker to define and classify which products could represent great savings with Section 321. Generalizing, eligibility will depend on merchandise subject to other regulating agencies that may need to inspect and clear your goods such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), National Highway Transport and Safety Administration (NHTSA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSA), or the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for example.
Businesses can now clear large volumes of low-value parcels and save on duties. This process is less complex, although it is limited to <$800 value per shipment. To reach an up-leveled customs clearance experience, specialized software allows thousands of entries to be processed within minutes. That’s why we vouch for this perfect solution to accelerate ecommerce growth!
Yes, ask your trusted customs broker how they do it! At G-Global, our remote filing capacity is an advantage to your logistics for fast clearance in any port, no matter where and when!
Check out the following resource on Section 321, provided by CBP for more understanding, here!
Customs brokers can be private individuals, partnerships, associations, or corporations that are licensed, regulated, and empowered by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to represent and assist importers and exporters to comply with Federal requirements governing imports.
A customs broker assumes an important role in the growth of any business that wants to transcend and commercialize in new international markets. Why? They help businesses through their expertise to ultra-simplify the complexity of clearing shipments past Customs under 500 pages of Customs regulations and requirements and more than thousands of tariff considerations. Therefore, the customs broker you decide to work with must be an expert in customs compliance and serve as a consultant to guarantee that your business will reach its goals and objectives.
According to CBP authority, Article Number 000001169:
“There is no legal requirement for you to hire a Customs Broker to clear your goods. However, many importers opt to do so for convenience (…)They take the burden of filling out paperwork and obtaining a CBP bond off of the importer’s hands. The importer is always ultimately responsible for knowing CBP requirements and for ensuring their importation complies with all federal rules and regulations, but using a Customs Broker can save you from making costly mistakes.
If your goods are being imported via an express courier (Fed-Ex, DHL), the courier automatically utilizes Customs Brokers to clear your goods on your behalf.” Continue reading here.
In simple words, working with a Customs Broker makes commercial sense. Let´s look into the facts:
We highly recommend only working with licensed brokers registered and permitted by CBP, you can access their database here to confirm and locate the broker closest to your location or port of entry here.
You can find ours in Otay Mesa, California area on page 2 under the name “FRANCISCO GONZALEZ DBA G-BROKER” with Broker File Code 8WS. Try the following exercise here.
Depending on the nature and complexity of your import will define the documents CBP will need to safely and efficiently clear your goods across the border. Initially, you will be required to present the following:
Most clearances take about 2-3 days and can even be shortened to a few hours. With your first entries, Customs will take their time to become familiar with your business and products therefore, expect an extended clearance period.
Regulatory Agencies:
In addition to CBP´s green light for clearance, your product may be obliged to meet the approval requirements from other regulatory agencies. This may include Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for example. If you choose to work with a Customs Broker, they will help you meet any further obligations.
Penalties:
Although your Customs Broker is a facilitator to reaching customs clearance and provides professional help, they completely rely on their client in providing accurate and honest information in order to pay duties and import taxes. If Customs issues a penalty because of incomplete or misleading information, you will be receiving and paying it as responsible.
We are more than happy to help your business grow and optimize your brokerage processing with personalized training and consultation from our specialists. We can schedule a meeting to discuss any customs topic of your interest and share valuable insight!
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