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What changed
The cost of the old model
Per-parcel entry cost
Low-value parcels that previously entered without duty now carry entry and duty cost per shipment.
Clearance friction
More documentation per parcel means more chances for a hold on an individual order.
Margin impact
The cost lands on every order rather than once per container, which hits low-price SKUs hardest.
The alternative
Bulk import, US stock, domestic delivery
One entry on a container instead of thousands on parcels. Duty is paid once per shipment, the customer gets domestic delivery speed, and returns stay in the US.
- 01 Consolidate at origin Our Korea or China office collects and consolidates production into one shipment.
- 02 One formal entry A single entry on arrival with duty and fees paid once. Customs clearance
- 03 Receive into our warehouse Stock put away at Carson or Katy and visible in the WMS. California facility
- 04 Fulfill domestically Orders ship as domestic parcels with US transit times. 3PL fulfillment
- 05 Handle returns locally Returns received, graded, and restocked in the US. Returns
Comparison
Which model fits your product
It depends on unit price, order volume, and how much inventory risk you can carry. We model both rather than recommending one by default.
Direct parcel still fits
Low volume, high unit price, or unpredictable demand where holding US stock is the bigger risk. B2C express
Bulk import fits
Steady volume and price-sensitive SKUs where per-order entry cost is the dominant factor.
We will model both
Send your order profile and we will price the two side by side rather than argue about it.