Section 321 fulfillment
Save up to 20% in duty & tariff costs with Section 321 fulfillment
Using the Section 321 exemption, Metro Supply Chain can help your direct-to-consumer brand lower duty and tariff expenses by importing goods to our Canadian facilities and then dispatching individual orders to your US customers.
Section 321 exemption
What is Section 321?
Section 321 in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act permits qualified shipments valued at $800 USD or less that are bound for the US to enter the country duty free. This provision presents a cost-saving opportunity for direct-to-consumer (DTC) retailers.
Save up to 20% on duties and tariffs
Deliver a seamless customer experience
Fulfill orders directly to US consumers from Canada
Avoid US tariffs on orders valued at less than $800 USD
Save up to 20% on duties and tariffs
Deliver a seamless customer experience
Fulfill orders directly to US consumers from Canada
Avoid US tariffs on orders valued at less than $800 USD
Get Section 321 fulfillment support
Metro Supply Chain collaborates with your brand to establish southbound ecommerce fulfillment, so you can leverage the Section 321 exemption.
Consult with Metro Supply Chain’s ecommerce team
We assist with strategic planning and consultation to help your brand establish US ecommerce fulfillment from Canada, allowing you to take advantage of Section 321 to lower or avoid import duties and tariffs.
Delight customers with fast, seamless delivery
Under Section 321, your products will be shipped from our Canadian facilities to your customers in the US with the same delivery experience they would receive domestically.
Develop a competitive North American ecommerce strategy
Metro Supply Chain’s extensive understanding of the North American supply chain sector and deep relationships with leading US carriers guarantee an efficient cross-border strategy.
Reach 80% of US consumers in less than three days
Metro Supply Chain’s last mile-delivery partner network can reach 80% of the US in fewer than three days.
Reduce your cost per unit
Reduce shipping expenses by saving up to 20% on duties and tariffs with the Section 321 exemption.
Access our coast-to-coast network
Experience smooth inbound services across Canada through our locations in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.
Consult with Metro Supply Chain’s ecommerce team
We assist with strategic planning and consultation to help your brand establish US ecommerce fulfillment from Canada, allowing you to take advantage of Section 321 to lower or avoid import duties and tariffs.
Delight customers with fast, seamless delivery
Under Section 321, your products will be shipped from our Canadian facilities to your customers in the US with the same delivery experience they would receive domestically.
Develop a competitive North American ecommerce strategy
Metro Supply Chain’s extensive understanding of the North American supply chain sector and deep relationships with leading US carriers guarantee an efficient cross-border strategy.
Reach 80% of US consumers in less than three days
Metro Supply Chain’s last mile-delivery partner network can reach 80% of the US in fewer than three days.
Reduce your cost per unit
Reduce shipping expenses by saving up to 20% on duties and tariffs with the Section 321 exemption.
Access our coast-to-coast network
Experience smooth inbound services across Canada through our locations in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.
Section 321 Guide: how to get started
Familiar with Section 321 fulfillment but unsure how to begin? This free guide covers what you need to know to get set up for the Section 321 exemption and dives deeper into the process to help you save on duty and tariff costs.
In this guide, you'll learn about:
- The competitive advantages of using Section 321
- How the Section 321 process works
- Steps to get set up for Section 321
- Important rules and regulations about Section 321
Download the free guide by filling out the form.
