Section 321 and Your eCommerce Business

What is Section 321?

Section 321 is a US shipment type that allows eCommerce brands to bypass the duties and tariffs that are typically associated with shipping internationally. This eCommerce order fulfillment solution lets shipments quickly clear customs and can help save your company on import fees. Learn more about how we can help you save shipping through our DSV Fulfillment centers.

What are the benefits of Section 321 fulfillment?

Importing inventory can be a both expensive and stressful. With DSV Section 321 Services, eCommerce brand owners can maximize their savings while minimizing stress levels. By using Section 321 services your brand can:

• Drastically reduce or even eliminate inventory import fees for products that are a part of Section 321 CBP-compliant shipments. 
• Benefit from DSV's Section 321 team of experts who can help to file the right documents and navigate government regulations on your behalf.
• Take advantage of optimized freight shipping via DSV’s Canadian fulfillment center, which is strategically located near key transport hubs and the border.
• Optimize your business by using DSV’s advanced WMS software to quickly and accurately fulfill orders, manage inventory and warehouse operations in a one-stop-shop platform, and utilize integrations and automations for maximum efficiency.

How does Section 321 work?

• After your internationally-sourced inventory arrives at a Canadian port, it is shipped to and stored in a DSV warehouse tax-free for up to 18 months.
• Once a customer places an order, our warehouse associates expertly pick, pack, and ship it in accordance with your specifications.
• With our expansive network of shipping carriers, your package will be routed to the U.S. using premier services and delivery times.

Are there any restrictions when using Section 321 fulfillment?

Please keep in mind there are a few restrictions when utilizing Section 321 as a fulfillment solution.

• Shipments must be valued at less than or equal to $800 USD.
• Companies can only send one shipment to one address per day.
• Multiple shipments per day are not allowed and may be subject to a fine.
• Additionally, Section 321 does not apply to goods that are: Subject to Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD), Subject to Countervailing Duty (CVD), In need of special **required** inspection, Regulated by Participating Government Agencies (PGAs), like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Let DSV help you make your next eCommerce move

Why choose DSV? 
Our team of experts across all 3 divisions enables seamless deliveries through via: DSV Air & Sea, DSV Road and DSV Solutions. This enables us to offer our customers greater specialization, flexibility, and customer focus.

Globally, DSV has over 500 logistics facilities in over 80 countries. 55 facilities in the U.S. totaling 16 million sq. ft. and 10 in Canada totaling 2.9 million sq. ft.

We provide much more than storage and distribution of goods. We offer our clients a wide range of innovative value-added services tailored to their unique business activities, from white glove services to X-ray scans. These additional services are aimed at streamlining the entire logistics process, increasing the productivity and flexibility of your supply chain, enhancing inventory management, and reducing inventory stock.

We design custom solutions for each one of our clients, specific to your business needs. We are a data-driven with renowned engineering teams ready to take your logistics to the next level.  If volumes and product profiles warrant a specific type of storage medium or automation, we work with and invest in our clients to provide solutions that help you grow. 

Contact our experts to discuss how Section 321 can help your business!

Email us: section321@dsv.com