Everything to Know About Entry Type 86 Changes

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February 2024

Effective February 15, 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated the deadline for filing a Type 86 entry to “upon or prior to arrival” of the cargo. Prior to this change, entry Type 86 could be filed within 15 days of cargo arrival.

What is Entry Type 86?

Section 321 Type 86 is a customs entry type for US import shipments the allows for goods under the de minimis value of $800 to be imported without payment of duties and taxes.

Why is Entry Type 86 Changing?

CBP has issued the change to address compliance challenges related to de minimis entries. Since its introduction in 2019, CBP has seen an influx of shipments cleared under Entry Type 86. The adjusted clearance deadline helps CBP effectively mitigate the risk previously enabled by shipments leaving the port of entry prior to CBP review. The change also helps promote better visibility to goods entering the US commerce.

How Will This Change to Type 86 Affect Your Business?

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Your cargo will not be allowed to move off site until an official release message is received from CBP.
If your current carrier/broker is not able to comply with the new clearance requirements, it may cause time-in-transit delays.
Shipments not meeting the clearance requirements can be defaulted to an informal or formal entry, triggering duty and brokerage charges, even on de minimis shipments.

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What Can You Do to Prepare for the Entry Type 86 Change?

Understand the risks of importing under Entry Type 86
Ensure your data and import documentation are complete and correct to avoid unnecessary clearance delays
Consider using carriers/brokers with the ability to clear under the new timeframe
Consider UPS Trade Direct^® solutions to handle the consolidation, customs clearance, deconsolidation and delivery of shipments to multiple addresses within the US
Consider international small parcel shipping options like UPS Worldwide Express^® or UPS Worldwide Saver^® services

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Changes to Entry 86 FAQs

What is changing with Entry Type 86?

All Type 86 clearances must now be filed in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal prior to or upon arrival, versus up to 15 days past arrival previously.

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What does “upon arrival” mean?

Submitting information “upon arrival” means information needs to be submitted to ACE before the airline/ carrier alerts Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the shipment has arrived in the US.

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Does this change to Entry 86 impact every mode of transportation?

This change mostly applies to small parcel air shipments, as they are more likely to meet the de minimis threshold of <$800 and the time in transit is shorter. Most freight shipments exceed the de minimis threshold and are not impacted by this change. Ocean freight has a longer time in transit in general, so there is more time to submit the information and less sense of urgency.

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Is UPS prepared for the change to the Entry 86?

The standard UPS Express clearance process for all import shipments requires clearance data to be transmitted on or before shipment arrival. For consolidated freight shipments under the UPS Trade Direct de minimis model, UPS has automation in place to promote clearance meets the new requirements.

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