Black Friday 2026 is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30, but most brand deadlines fall in October. As of October 2026, Amazon deal submissions close October 20, FBA inbound closes October 21 or 28, and peak fees already apply. Plan as if stock not yet in the US misses Amazon's Black Friday.
Read MoreAs of October 2026, you can still ship from Korea straight to US customers, but every commercial parcel pays duty. The $800 de minimis exemption has been suspended since August 29, 2025, and Korean goods now pay their MFN rate or 12.5%, whichever is higher. A US warehouse does not lower that rate.
Read MoreAs of October 2026, a US import needs an importer of record (IOR) with an IOR number, a power of attorney the IOR signs directly with a licensed customs broker, and a customs bond. Ocean freight also needs an ISF: 8 data elements 24 hours before loading, 2 elements 24 hours before US arrival.
Read MoreA 3PL is an outside company that stores your stock, packs and ships your orders, and handles returns. As of October 2026, Amazon suggests adding one past 10 orders a day, and a 2026 industry survey puts pick and pack at $3.21 per one-item order. More channels, retail and returns are other signs.
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