Archive for May 2025
Cross Border Chronicles | May 2025
May 2025 Top 5 Lanes Compared to Last Year Canada 17% increase Great Britian -47% decrease Australia 0% stayed stable Germany 69% increase United Arab Emirates 318% increase In May, cross border shipping lanes saw major shifts year-over-year: Canada (+17%), Germany (+69%), and the UAE (+318%) experienced strong growth, while Great Britain saw a sharp…
Read MoreCrossing Thresholds: Understanding International Sales Tax Thresholds
As ecommerce continues to expand across borders, merchants are reaching new markets with an average of 76% year-over-year growth in 2024. With that growth comes increased complexity, especially when it comes to tax compliance. Many countries now impose independent foreign sales and revenue tax registration on foreign sellers. These sales tax thresholds define when a…
Read MoreWhen to consider an FTZs to Address Tariff Volatility
In the latest turn of the tariff tide, the U.S. and China have reached a temporary trade agreement, dialling tariffs on made in China goods down to 10% (in addition to existing 20% IEEPA tariffs for a cumulative 30%) across many categories. It’s a reprieve but not a resolution. Merchants need to closely track tariff…
Read MoreWhat Brands Get Wrong When Expanding Internationally—And How to Get It Right
Expanding internationally is a high-stakes game. The right move can unlock new revenue streams, lower your CAC, and build a truly global brand. But too often, brands rush in unprepared—without the market data, compliance know-how, or operational infrastructure to succeed. At FlavorCloud, we’ve helped thousands of brands launch and scale in international markets. From that…
Read MoreCross Border Chronicle | April 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the Cross Border Chronicle, FlavorCloud’s monthly newsletter to keep you up to date on the latest news in cross border commerce. Tariff Tracking Upcoming: US to eliminate USD $800 de minimis on Made in China and Hong Kong goods starting May 2nd. Read more about the impact and Formal & Informal clearance.…
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