What is Entry Type 86?

The T86, also known as Entry Type 86 in cross-border trade, is a new informal entry method introduced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection on September 28, 2019.

Entry Type 86 is voluntary and enables participants to use a new electronic entry type to import small shipments without paying duties and taxes, as long as the total fair retail value of the articles imported by one person on one day and exempted from duty does not exceed $800 in the country of shipment.

Pros

The Entry Type 86 has the following advantages for cross-border e-commerce platform sellers:

• Preferential policy, no need to charge customs clearance fees for each package.
• Streamlined customs clearance procedures, and goods after the arrival of the automatic interface to send information, and receive electronic release records from the customs.
• Customs clearance following the first-in-first-out order processing, almost real-time receipt of customs clearance progress and inspection packages.

Part of the customs clearance bank T86 small bag clearance, or there are unclear names of goods declared, goods hidden, resulting in regular customs can not be cleared, resulting in a backlog of goods.

The strengthened inspection of the United States Customs reflects the increasingly strict attitude of the United States States to the management of imported goods.

What should Cross-border sellers do?

The sellers of cross-border e-commerce platforms such as Walmart, Amazon, Temu and Shein must be prepared：

Product name requirements

As a cross-border seller, be sure to declare all goods in full and detail, avoiding broad or vague descriptions. This will not only improve the efficiency of customs clearance but also reduce delays or fines caused by inaccurate declarations.

Accurate declaration

We must ensure that the declaration information is accurate and consistent with the actual goods, and it is strictly prohibited to underreport or misreport. False declarations can lead to serious legal and financial consequences.

Principles

The declaration of product names shall follow the following three principles:

• Material: the main material of the goods.
• Purpose: the main purpose of use of the goods.
• Specific product name: detailed and specific product name.

Ensure that the description is clear and detailed so that customs can quickly and accurately identify the goods, thus speeding up customs clearance.

With accurate and detailed declarations, you can ensure that your goods go through customs smoothly and avoid unnecessary trouble and costs.

We will also continue to pay attention to changes in US customs clearance policies.

Compliance declaration is the only way for the long-term development of cross-border clearance.

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