History
History : US Customs in February of 2023 Published a Federal Register Notice expanding the Pilot known as Sec 321
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/16/2023-03279/section-321-data-pilot-modification-of-data-elements-expansion-of-pilot-to-include-additional-test
The Sec 321 Pilot as it has come to be known , established in August of 2019 initially included 8 members
As the data service provider for several of these participants , We at AIMS have years of experience working with this Pilot
and have seen first hand the benefits of participation. With eCommerce imports now at nearly 1 billion entries per year under both the Sec 321 and Entry Type 86 Pilots , it is understandable that
US Customs has looked to the trade to help streamline and sort those facilitators of eCommerce imports into a more robust , trusted set of participants. In terms of data accuracy and enhancements
this then allows for USCBP to better target violative shipments , while allowing for those shipments that are deemed less concerning , to move cross border more efficiently.
This is what the Sec 321 Data Pilot is at heart.
Participation is voluntary , as USCBP encourages trade members to provide an enhanced manifest data set , which allows for use of modern technology in targeting imports of DeMinimis shipments
under the current regulations.
