The speed Versus Cost Conundrum for e-commerce orders is pressing now that the holiday season is here. Import volumes will again set new records with border crossings and timely US customs clearance less likely. Last minute rush requests inevitably lead to a broader discussion on securing a multiple port, secure on line order parcel supply chain for the next "season of delays."
Speed Versus Cost: Best practices for E-Commerce Imports to the USA. Dependable low cost parcel logistics supply chains rely on multiple processes including express clearance (ECCF), cargo parcel import (CFS), single importer of record (Section 321 type 86), and Canadian cross border solutions.
Express (ECCF) versus Cargo (CFS) Clearance for e-commerce parcel USA Import
Despite all the headlines regarding tariffs and barriers, the USA remains the world's most open market when it comes to individual order/ cross border e-commerce. Jet Worldwide works with e-tetailers and retailers who "sell here but source from there." Cross border clearance processes for individual orders fall under a special provision of customs regulations (CFR Part 128). Express Consignment processes for e-commerce parcels are not readily known to most traditional customs brokers.
Cross border E-commerce merchants have to balance the need for lowest cost with secure timely delivery. Jet helps companies uncover the best practices.
E-commerce merchants are increasingseeking direct airfreight options to the USA and looking at US customs Clearancesolutions for their high volume parcel flows.
Cross border e-commerce shipments are increasingly transitioning to ocean shipments. Using Section 321 type 86 entries, e-commerce merchants can clear e-commerce orders shipped via individual parcels via ocean freight.
Express Consignment Carrier Facilities or ECCF's play a critical role for e-commerce parcel importing to the USA. Click here for information on sendingE-commerce shipments to the USA
The growth of e-commerce cross border purchases continue and US consumers can purchase from overseas sites and get duty free delivery usually within a week or less.
Topics: e-commerce to the USA
The USPS continues to dominate last mile delivery of parcels to the with planned investments in technology and restructuring their operational structure.
Segments of e-commerce sellers and parcel carriers are cross consolidating. Jet Worldwide is a Canadian-based, cross-border service provider with four decades of experience. Jet offers shipping options and logistics support for International parcels, pallets, imports, exports, reverse logistics, and direct to country shipping for online orders. By leveraging our strong partnerships developed over decades, we can offer best-in-class services that are key to winning e-commerce online orders from Canada.
