SEKO Logistics, CustomsCity Launch Customs Compliance and Clearance Platform

SEKO Logistics partnered with CustomsCity to launch DutyPay, a next-generation customs compliance platform designed to help global retailers stay compliant, calculate duties in real-time and maintain frictionless delivery into the U.S. market. 

"SEKO is proud to be at the forefront of innovative ecommerce logistics,” says Jamie Andrade, SVP of product management. “With CustomsCity, we’ve created a unique offering designed to help our clients adapt quickly to industry landscapes while maintaining consistency.” 

“This flexible, plug-and-play approach works for businesses of all shapes and sizes,” says James May, president at CustomsCity. “Merchants can easily calculate duties before shipping, pick the smartest fulfillment route and stay customs-compliant – without skipping a beat on the customer experience.” 

Key takeaways:

·        Built for today’s e-commerce environment, DutyPay combines SEKO’s fast-moving parcel operations with CustomsCity’s automated duty and tax calculation tools to simplify the complexities of cross-border shipping.

·        The platform allows visibility and control before goods even leave the warehouse, using real-time HTS classification, duty and tax estimates, simplified payments and automated clearance to ensure accuracy and compliance.

·        Flexible by design, DutyPay can be integrated at checkout or used alongside SEKO’s full-service logistics, giving brands the confidence to scale globally without compromising delivery speed or operational control. 

·        The platform features real-time landed cost calculator; automated customs classification and documentation; support for both Type 1 and Type 11 entries; and predictive screening tools.