Jet Worldwide Blog Posts

Rethinking the De Minimis Debate

When people discuss the surge of de minimis shipments into the U.S., most point to the 2016 increase of the duty-free threshold to $800. But the real driver wasn’t the dollar limit—it was an operational fix gone wrong: the launch of Type 86.

For e-commerce platforms, sellers, importers, and logistics providers, understanding this story is crucial for navigating the present and planning for the future.

The Old Guard: A System of Control and Compliance

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.

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.