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Cut down on import fees and avoid high US tariffs with Section 321 fulfillment for inventory shipped from abroad.

Section 321 Fulfillment

What is Section 321?

Section 321, 19 USC 1321 is the statute that describes de minimis. De minimis provides admission of articles free of duty and of any tax imposed on or by reason of importation, but the aggregate fair retail value in the country of shipment of articles imported by one person on one day and exempted from the payment of duty shall not exceed $800. The de minimis threshold was previously $200 but increased with the passage of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA).

What are the benefits of Section 321?

Besides the financial savings from avoiding taxes and duties, there are other benefits to Section 321 as well. There’s less paperwork, and imports are processed faster, which speeds up the shipping process and eliminates delays from shipments held up at customs. For many B2C businesses, this can make a big difference when shipping to the U.S. from Canada, allowing them to compete in the market more successfully.

Using a Section 321 Shipment with SPEXPRESS

To satisfy customers’ demands of using Section 321 in Canada to sell goods in the US, SPEXPRESS provides UPS Trade Direct® Services.

Consolidation, customs clearance, deconsolidation, and delivery to multiple addresses, with door-to-door service across the US.

What is the process?

Step 1: Destination Delivery Labels

Final destination delivery labels for each domestic consignee are prepared and attached at the SPEXRPESS warehouse, eliminating the need to sort or store the goods in the US.

Step 2: Shipment Pick Up

Pre-labeled shipments, whether freight or individual packages, are picked up and consolidated into one shipment.

Step 3: Clearing Customs

Goods data is pre-set in the system, saving time and reducing risk. After the shipment crosses the border, the entire shipment is cleared through customs “as one” to minimize clearance fees.

Step 4: UPS Delivery Network

Once in the US, packages are deconsolidated and dropped straight into the UPS domestic delivery network. Because there’s no need for a DC, costs and time are saved.

Finally, if you are looking for a 3PL that can help ship the products from Canada to the US, SPExpress can provide the perfect solution for you.

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