Save big on high-volume, low-value e-commerce shipments with duty-free U.S. imports
Don't let import duty costs sink your bottom line. Instead, make the most of Section 321 Type 86 clearance for duty-free e-commerce fulfillment to the United States—and ride a big e-commerce wave to the shores of success.
What is Section 321 Type 86?
Part of the U.S. Customs Act, this bit of regulation allows for U.S. citizens to import into the country, in a single day, goods worth less than $800—duty free. That makes it an extremely attractive option for importers looking to save money on e-commerce services.
What can I not ship via Section 321 Type 86?
While most online sales can be released as Entry Type 86, there are exceptions, including alcohol, tobacco, agricultural products, quota goods, and goods subject to countervailing/antidumping duties. Learn more at CBP.gov.
Why are so many companies looking for help with Section 321 Type 86?
The Benefits
- Newly automated clearance process is fast and streamlined
- Available for most forms of merchandise
- Doesn't require importers to pay a fee when clearing goods (unlike express carrier consignment facilities)
But...
- Harmonized tariff schedule code requirements are difficult to navigate. This process can be complex and time-consuming for non-professionals, and improper entries could lead to delayed shipments and even monetary penalties.
- That's why AIT's licensed, in-house customs experts navigate and process all customs paperwork on your behalf.
How does it work?
1. Warehouse your goods
Store merchandise at your distribution center or choose one of our preferred global warehouse locations—including facilities near the U.S. border in both Canada and Mexico. From anywhere in the world, AIT provides rapid fulfillment to the U.S. via air, ocean, or ground.
2. Submit orders online
Send AIT your orders via the electronic data interchange technology of your choice, either one at a time or via batch uploads.
3. Enjoy peace of mind
AIT will quickly and securely pick, pack, and deliver your freight to your customers in the United States—all on your behalf.
Let AIT handle the paperwork—and protect your bottom line
When you count on the expertise of some of the industry’s most talented, tenured logistics professionals to untangle your supply chain, you can not only get back to business, but you could also potentially save thousands of dollars per shipment in additional clearance expenses—opening you up to import products that otherwise might be cost prohibitive.
So get growing! From the supplier all the way to a customer’s door, AIT’s e-commerce solutions deliver.
Trust AIT's team of customs clearance experts
For every product imported into or exported from the United States, there are hundreds of custom and tariff regulations for shipments to meet.
AIT’s team of licensed customs brokers will help you stay on top of all necessary requirements and the latest changes, ensuring smooth transborder shipping for your company. And you can rest assured you’re in compliance with all regulatory associations.
Learn more about AIT’s in-house U.S. customs clearance brokerage.
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