US Customs Clearance During A Government Shutdown

Posted by Timothy Byrnes on October 03, 2023

The likelihood of United States government shutdown again up on us. The pattern of last minute deals to avert a shutdown is disturbing. Short term deals with regular threats of a shutdown. A scenario that could interrupt key federal services including customs import.

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Topics: eccf clearance, eccf government shutdown, import parcel government shutdown, government shutdown and customs

E-commerce USA Parcel Clearance:  ECCF and Section 321 opportunity

Posted by Timothy Byrnes on June 20, 2019

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.

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Topics: high volume parcel import usa, e-commerce to the USA, eccf clearance, usa eccf, cfs parcel, usa parcel import via eccf, eccf vs cfs clearance

USA Importing Ecommerce Direct from Asia and Europe

Posted by Timothy Byrnes on June 12, 2017

Importing e-commerce parcels to the USA is a distinctly different process that are unfamiliar to most traditional logistics experts.

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Topics: eccf clearance, parcel import via section 321, cfr part 128, e-commerce import to the USA

Government Shut Down and Customs Clearance

Posted by Timothy Byrnes on May 03, 2017

The likelihood of United States government shutdown again up on us. Congress must pass legislation to extend funding before October 1st. A scenario that could interrupt key federal services that could include customs import. 

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Topics: eccf clearance, eccf government shutdown, import parcel government shutdown

Speed Versus Cost: USA E-Commerce Section 321

Posted by Timothy Byrnes on March 02, 2017

Cross border E-commerce merchants have to balance the need for lowest cost with secure timely delivery. Jet helps companies uncover the best practices.

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Topics: courriers international, e-commerce, e-commerce to the USA, delivery options to USA, eccf clearance, cfs parcel, section 321 Canada border

E-commerce USA:  Section 321 explained

Posted by Timothy Byrnes on January 27, 2017

Traditional supply chains are being disrupted as e-commerce technologies and section 32 import processes come to dominate. Large bulk ocean shipping and inland transport to USA warehousing can be supplemented via efficient - duty free - high volume parcel import processing.

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Topics: e-commerce to usa, eccf clearance, cbp section 321

Type 86: Exploring Duty-Free Online Order Imports to the USA

Posted by Timothy Byrnes on November 28, 2016

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.

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Topics: high volume parcel import usa, e-commerce to the USA, eccf clearance, cfs parcel, eccf vs cfs clearance, section 321 type 86

ECCF commerce holiday parcel import: When time matters

Posted by Timothy Byrnes on November 27, 2016

E-COMMERCEIMPORT TO THE USA DURING PEAK HOLIDAY SEASON

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Topics: douanes américaines, high volume parcel import to the usa, eccf clearance, cfs parcel

Low-Cost Delivery from China to the USA Explained

Posted by Timothy Byrnes on October 16, 2015

In working with many companies on international cross-border high volume parcel flows, we are often asked for the lowest cost e-commerce delivery solution for companies sending to the USA. Our answer is simple: It is less expensive to use a foreign post office than to send directly via USPS (using a USA gateway).

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Topics: e-commerce, parcel delivery from china, eccf clearance, cbp section 321, parcel shipping from China to usa, e-commerce parcel china to usa

Import Clearance for e-commerce Orders Shipped Direct to the USA

Posted by Timothy Byrnes on April 03, 2014

Online sellers should set up various Section 321 processes for secure importing to the USA. Sellers should understand Section 321 Express, Cargo and Type 86 processes.

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Topics: high volume parcel import usa, e-commerce to the USA, eccf clearance, usa eccf, cfs parcel, section 321 entry to USA