Hey fellow Canadian online sellers! I’m worried about the recent changes to Section 321. It’s going to make things tough for us. The new clearance fees are a real problem now that we need formal entry for everything.
I’m thinking of starting a discussion group to talk about how we can deal with this. Anyone else feeling the pinch? What strategies are you using to cope with the extra costs?
Maybe we could share tips on:
- Adjusting pricing
- Finding new shipping methods
- Dealing with customs paperwork
It would be great to hear from other Canadian e-commerce folks. How’s this affecting your business? Got any clever workarounds? Let’s put our heads together and figure this out!
Hey Isaac, this Section 321 stuff is a real headache, isn’t it? I’ve been racking my brain trying to figure out ways around it too. Have you thought about teaming up with American sellers? I’ve been chatting with a few, and some are open to acting as middlemen. They receive our shipments in bulk and then send them out individually to US customers. It’s not perfect, but it helps dodge some of those nasty fees.
What about your product line? Are there any items you could potentially source from within the US instead? Might be worth exploring to cut down on cross-border headaches.
Also, how are you handling customer expectations? I’ve had to be super upfront about potential delays and extra costs. It’s a bit nerve-wracking, but most folks seem to understand if you explain the situation.
Your idea for a discussion group sounds brilliant, by the way. Count me in! Maybe we could even brainstorm some creative workarounds together. Who knows, we might stumble upon the next big solution for Canadian e-commerce sellers. What do you reckon?
Im feeling the pain too, mate. These section 321 changes are brutal. ive been tryin to bulk up my orders to spread out costs. Also lookin into using a US warehouse for populr items. it’s not perfect, but helps a bit. Maybe we could team up with other sellers to share shipping? Strength in numbers, right?
As a Canadian seller myself, I’ve been grappling with the Section 321 changes too. It’s definitely throwing a wrench in our operations. I’ve had to completely revamp my shipping strategy to stay competitive. One approach that’s working for me is consolidating orders to minimize the number of shipments crossing the border. This helps spread out those clearance fees across more items. I’ve also started looking into fulfillment centers in the US for my bestsellers. It’s a bit of an investment upfront, but it’s helping me avoid some of the new hurdles. Have you considered partnering with other sellers to share container space? Might be worth exploring to reduce individual costs. This situation is far from ideal, but we’ve got to adapt to survive in this new landscape.