Archive for October 2024
Welcome to the World of DDP: Build trust at checkout with transparent duties, taxes, and fees
When buyers shop internationally, the first things that often enter their brains are, “What am I going to pay for shipping?” and “Am I going to have to pay duties and fees?” Nothing makes an abandoned cart rate skyrocket like unclear or misleading shipping costs. And that’s because no shopper wants to pay expensive shipping…
Read More2024 Peak Season Prep: Considerations for Your Global Business
They say first impressions are everything, and that’s absolutely the case in ecommerce. As we approach peak season, you’re going to be making a lot of first impressions. 52% of consumers who shop online worldwide order from both international and local retailers. In North America alone, according to the latest report from the Bureau…
Read MoreCross-Border Chronicle | October 1st, 2024 Newsletter
Industry News U.S. Customs De Minimis Changes Announced To curb misuse, enforce U.S. trade policy, combat unfair competition, and ensure safety of consumers, the Biden administration on September 12, 2024 issued a final rule and announced proposed changes to the Section 321 De Minimis Program. Currently de minimis regulations, authorized under Section 321…
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