4 Ways to Participate in the CBP Section 321 Program
CBP Section 321 Shipment Type To quicken and modernize the import process of low-value shipments (valued less than $800) into the United States, Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has put in place some recommended programs to facilitate the release for e-commerce shipments. All of the Section 321 shipment submission methods are part of the CBP ACE (Automated [...]
CBP ACE In-Bond Processing
In-bond shipments and the reporting of the export and arrival of in-bond shipments have to be sent to CBP electronically. In the past, it was possible to submit a paper copy of the 7512 to CBP and then get the CBP officer to close the in-bond. What is the In-bond Process? [...]
Section 321 “Type 86” Clearance for E-Commerce Shipments
The United States Customs & Border Protection Agency (CBP) deployed a test of a new informal type of entry on September 28, 2019. The new entry known as “Type 86” covers entry for low-value Section 321 shipments. According to CBP, the entry type is expected to enhance security and safety for imports by offering the agency better visibility [...]
Everything You Need to Know About the CBP & TSA Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Program
To deal with ongoing security threats in aviation, Customs & Border Protection amended its regulations regarding the submission of advance Air Cargo Data. Effective June 12, 2018, all inbound carriers have to implement a mandatory Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program that is compliant with CBP regulations for all aircraft coming into the United States with commercial cargo [...]