International Shipping
Cross-border Shipping: Tariffs, Duties, and De Minimis Thresholds
Recent changes to U.S. tariffs are reshaping the landscape of cross-border shipping, impacting both the cost and compliance requirements for businesses involved in international trade. We’re monitoring these developments closely…
International Shipping
USPS Changes Customs Form Acceptance
Unless you’re dropping a shipment off at the Post Office retail counter, customs declaration forms (AKA customs forms) for packages being sent internationally through USPS must now be completed and…
International Shipping
USPS Suspends Mail Delivery Wed, Dec 5 for National Day of Mourning
President Trump has proclaimed Wednesday, December 5, 2018 as a National Day of Mourning in remembrance of former President George H.W. Bush. To honor President Bush for his vast contributions…
International Shipping
USPS International Shipping Restrictions
Seasoned e-commerce shippers are typically familiar with USPS restrictions for domestic items, but many are unaware of the additional restrictions for international items. Every country has restrictions as to what…
International Shipping
Shipping to Canada: Taxes, Duties & Tariffs
Selling internationally doesn’t come without its challenges. Like any other country, Canada has duties, taxes and tariffs you will need to be aware of. If you haven’t gone through the…
International Shipping
UPS International Service Comparison
Shipping internationally can be daunting, but UPS has the services to get your shipment to over 220 countries and territories at the speed and price you need. Even seasoned shippers…
International Shipping
USPS Service Suspension to Australia
9/15/2021 Update: The USPS has temporarily suspended Priority Mail International shipments to Australia as of September 17, 2021. To avoid disruption, use GlobalPost Standard or Priority Mail Express International to…
International Shipping
How to Input VAT/IOSS Numbers Into Customs Forms
Starting July 1, 2021, all commercial goods destined for the European Union (EU) are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT). This applies to deliveries of any value, including those below…
International Shipping
Value-Added Tax (VAT) Rates By EU Country
Only July 1, 2021, the European Union (EU) introduced new Value-Added Tax (VAT) requirements for all parcels entering EU-member countries. One big change is that products valued at 22 euros…