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In the world of international shipping and e-commerce the term "Section 321" or de minimis shipments has gained some significance. These are the shipments that are under $800 and enter the U.S. duty free and have a faster processing time to clear U.S. Customs. So why has there been such a fuss over these types of shipments recently and an increased scrutiny by U.S. Customs? We will take a closer look at what you need to know.

Believe it or not, most exports from the United States do not require an export license to ship internationally.  (Ninety-five percent, according to the Department of Commerce.)  This is great news for most companies, but what if your item or technology falls in the other five percent? Let's look at export license requirements through the journey of a simple crayon.