Canadian 3PL Provider Launches Section 321 Fulfillment Program

A third party logistics provider in Toronto will offer a new service to take advantage of Section 321 de minimis exemptions, the company said in an Aug. 7 news release. Stalco, the 3PL, will let "U.S. sellers have their inventory shipped from countries, such as China, directly to Stalco’s distribution centre in Canada," it said. "Where applicable, duty is paid to Canada Customs (CBSA) on the cost of goods," it said. "Stalco then picks, packs and ships the client’s U.S. consumer orders and automatically files for a refund with CBSA on the previously paid duty, on the seller’s behalf. Consumer orders with a value less than US $800 do not attract duty on entry to the USA when imported under the Section 321 clearance type." This service "allows companies to eliminate their duty costs when selling goods directly to U.S. consumers," the company said.