What is Entry Type 86?
Entry Type 86 is a voluntary entry type for the filing and electronic release of eCommerce shipments that qualify under CBP’s de minimis (less than $800) also known as Section 321 shipments.
Shipments eligible for Entry Type 86 will not be subject to duties and taxes. It can be used by any mode of transport and includes use for release if there are PGA (Participating Government Agencies) requirements.
Importer or Customs Broker
Importer or Customs Broker can submit Entry Type 86. If you are a consignee (freight consolidator) and would like to file directly, then Customs City can help with choosing the right customs broker, that can file on your behalf at a lowest transactional fee.
Submit Entry Type 86
Importer or Customs Broker will submit Entry Type 86 directly to CBP using Customs City’s eCommerce Customs Compliance Solution.
Electronic Release
CBP receives the data and system will receive an electronic release usually within 30 minutes.
Benefits of Section 321 Type 86 Clearance
Growing number of participants are clearing the Section 321 shipments using Entry Type 86 due to the following benefits:
- More efficient and less complicated release than a formal entry
- Applies to low-value shipments that have to adhere to PGA data requirements
- Entry summary and bond are not required
- Does not have to pay Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) if releasing at a CFS warehouse
- It applies to all mode of transportation
- The release of cargo is electronic and supports remote filing to expedite the clearance
- Electronic release is usually within 30 minutes.
Required Data Elements
Importer or customs broker has to submit the following info to CBP before arrival, upon arrival but no later than 15 days after the cargo arrives at the port of entry
Frequently Asked Questions
CBP Volume Restriction Recommendations
Ocean Carriers and NVOCCs
Max of 10,000 related house (NVOCC) bills
Truck Carriers
Max of 100,000 shipments in Truck ACE Manifest
ACE Ocean or Air Type 86
Limit ACE Ocean Type 86 entry fillings to 20,000 – 30,000 entries per hour
Type 86 Price Plans
Pricing is per transaction sent to CBP on a monthly basis. Responses received by CBP and sending updates or deletes to CBP are not charged. Type 86 counts as a transactionSelect your plan
Number of included transactions
Number of included transactions
- Average price per transactionAverage price per transaction
- CBP ResponsesCBP Responses
- 24/7 Support24/7 Support
- On-Boarding AssistanceOn-Boarding Assistance
- No Set-up FeeNo Set-up Fee
Free Plan
$0
per month
Number of included transactions
40- Average price per transaction0 cents
- CBP Responses
- 24/7 Support
- On-Boarding Assistance
- No Set-up Fee
Grow
$49
per month
Number of included transactions
200- Average price per transaction25 cents
- CBP Responses
- 24/7 Support
- On-Boarding Assistance
- No Set-up Fee
Express
$99
per month
Number of included transactions
650- Average price per transaction15 cents
- CBP Responses
- 24/7 Support
- On-Boarding Assistance
- No Set-up Fee
Scale
$299
per month
Number of included transactions
3000- Average price per transaction10 cents
- CBP Responses
- 24/7 Support
- On-Boarding Assistance
- No Set-up Fee
Select your plan
- Number of included transactionsNumber of included transactions
- Average price per transactionAverage price per transaction
- CBP ResponsesCBP Responses
- 24/7 Support24/7 Support
- On-Boarding AssistanceOn-Boarding Assistance
- No Set-up FeeNo Set-up Fee
Consolidator
$499
per month
- Number of included transactions10,000
- Average price per transaction5 cents
- CBP Responses
- 24/7 Support
- On-Boarding Assistance
- No Set-up Fee
Business
$999
per month
- Number of included transactions25,000
- Average price per transaction4 cents
- CBP Responses
- 24/7 Support
- On-Boarding Assistance
- No Set-up Fee
Enterprise
$1499
per month
- Number of included transactions50,000
- Average price per transaction3 cents
- CBP Responses
- 24/7 Support
- On-Boarding Assistance
- No Set-up Fee
eCommerce
$1999
per month
- Number of included transactions100,000
- Average price per transaction2 cents
- CBP Responses
- 24/7 Support
- On-Boarding Assistance
- No Set-up Fee
Pricing is per transaction sent to CBP monthly.
Responses received by CBP and sending changes or cancellations to CBP are not charged.
Type 86 count as a transaction.
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