Shipping e-commerce Section 321 parcels via JFK ECCF

International E-commerce Parcels via New York's JFK Airport. JFK has a multitude of import options including express (ECCF), cargo (CFS) and Type 86 (ABI ACE).

With the advantages of direct injection of high volume parcel flows to the USA, there has been incredible growth of parcel volumes via gateway cities such as Los Angeles, New York and Miami. The most important of the non-integrator parcel gateways is New York’s JFK Airport.

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Jet Worldwide helps shippers navigate between the different ECCF, CFS and brokerage options at JFK that include DHL, Micom, IBC and NYACC

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The New York/ JFK area has a rich history of international couriers whose pre-internet history included the daily transport of thousands of international documents to Europe, Asia and South America. International Couriers benefited from JFK's extensive schedule of direct international flights. An entire industry of international parcel specialist - including retail couriers, wholesale couriers, international air courier line haul providers and customs brokers formed to serve burgeoning international trade. The core of these international specialists exist today around the JFK area.

To meet the exponential growth of international parcel imports, international courier companies responded to a request from US Customs to create a dedicated express clearance facility called New York Air Courier Clearance or NYACC. NYACC was created in the early 1980's.

NYACC is one of the oldest Express Consignment Clearance Facilities (ECCF) in the US and remains the only facility operated as a cooperative between it membership. It offers the lowest cost for importers.

Canadian shippers can send from Toronto and Montreal to LGA for ECCF clearance via transfer to JFK.


USA Section 321 Import plus last mile delivery via USPS

Section 321 entry type in the USA allows for efficient high volume duty free parcel import to the United States. This can be accomplished via four entry types:

  • Section 321 Express Consignment
  • Section 321 Cargo (Container Freight Station / CFS)
  • Section 321 type 86
  • Section 321 Canada / USA cross border: Contact Jet

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USA Section 321 Express Consignment

Using an Express Consignment Clearance Facility / ECCF, retailers benefit from express handling and clearance. While it is important to build in the capability in case of a general customs slow down or work stoppage), this method is costly (over $1 US per consignment customs reimbursable fee). Goods cleared via ECCF are subject to Part 128 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

USA Section 321 Cargo/ CFS

Most facilities that have an ECCF also have access to cargo clearance. The processes are essentially the same but without the customs fee mentioned above. Shippers often mix and match use of CFS and ECCF to balance the need for lower costs with faster clearance.

USA Section 321 Type 86

Using traditional brokerage clearance systems, retailers can take advantage of type 86 entries. The format requires application of HS codes. This system is available for all forms of conveyance but seem to be subject to a high level of inspection and delay.

USA Section 321 Canada to USA Cross Border

Many retailers are choosing to ship their goods via Canada to take advantage of truck border crossings to the USA. The goods can either be transported in bond direct from the arrival airport to the border or imported and warehoused in Canada. Many are choosing to import the goods to Canada that benefit from Canadian duty free entry under CPTPP (which Canada is a member of).

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The JFK International Airport Advantage for International e-commerce parcels

  • Among the the busiest international air passenger gateways in the USA
  • Leading airfreight gateway by value of shipments
  • Direct flights from virtually all major international cities

From JFK, delivery to the large population centres in the Northeast can be accessed using low cost ground options.

Domestic Delivery Options from JFK:

        • FedEx & UPS
        • Major Postal Distribution Centres
        • Same Day Courier to New York metropolitan area

What makes NYACC unique is that the members themselves compete for your business. Shippers can choose between eight different members. Each member has a unique profile and specialization.

The NYACC Advantage

  • Unique services offered various Express Consignment Operators
  • Largest non-integrator ECCF in the United States
  • Low cost provider of airport recovery and clearance

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With the growth of international e-commerce parcels to the United States, shippers are increasingly looking for multiple points of entry to maximize their cost efficiency while maintaining service standards and delivery times. Using ECCF’s at major US gateway cities serves as an effective way to take advantage of direct injection e-commerce routings to the USA. We are advising major e-commerce companies with high volume parcel flows to the USA to develop complimentary processes that include direct injection using ECCF's at major gateways.

At Jet Worldwide, we consult with companies to help build their direct injection solutions for large volume e-commerce parcel flows to the USA. We help you navigate amongst the many ECCF & customs brokers to achieve optimal results for your high volume e-commerce parcels to the USA.

customs-clearance-parcel UPDATED PARCEL IMPORT PROCESSES via JFK 2021

US customs / CBP is conducting tests to authorize a new Section 321 de minimis entry process by creating a new entry type (entry type “86” ) through their automated (ACE) system. The ACE Entry Type 86 will create a way to submit low-valued shipments to JFK without an ECCF (see ECCF explanation below). It will also be away to clear low value shipments that are subject to approval of other government agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Customs has been working on "one window clearance" processes that incorporates the requirements of other government agencies. In customs parlance, they are referred to as "Partner Government Agencies" or PGA's. Type 86 extends the "one window clearance" processes to include low value section 321.


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