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 to understand how they affect duties, de minimis thresholds, and broader logistics. For the most up-to-date and official information, we recommend referring to the White […]
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 process to become a Non-Resident Importer your Canadian buyer is responsible for duties, taxes, and tariffs that are imposed on imported goods. It is important […]
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 22 euros (estimated $26). To help online retailers manage this tax collecting process, the EU member countries created the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS), an electronic […]
New Harmonized Code Requirement Coming March 1
Beginning March 1, 2023, all shipments to and passing through most countries in the EU will need Harmonized System tariff codes, or HS codes, included on customs forms. More detailed descriptions will be required, meaning general descriptions like “clothing” or “electronics” won’t be accepted. According to the USPS, reasons for the upcoming change are important […]
Shipping to Puerto Rico with Stamps.com
You have a package that needs to go to San Juan, Bayamón or Ponce. Not to worry: Stamps.com can offer you guidance on how to best format your addresses for mailpieces headed to Puerto Rico. Puerto Rican addresses are considered domestic addresses with the state code of “PR.” You can use the Domestic options within […]
How to Ship Packages to the United Kingdom
Did a customer in Scotland just buy one of your products and you need to ship your merchandise over? Do you need to send a gift to a relative in London? Learn how to use Stamps.com to ship packages to the United Kingdom (U.K.)! How to use Stamps.com for packages headed to the U.K. Once […]