International Shipping Resources
Tips and Information for shipping internationally
Beginner’s Guide to Tariffs & Trade Barriers | FlavorCloud
The rise of technology has helped make everything more accessible. The exchange and availability of information, ideas, products, and services multiplied exponentially once the internet helped ease the logistical obstacles that previously presented a challenge. The result is an entire world full of options versus the local communities we were once limited to—benefitting consumers and…
GDPR Compliance for Merchants | FlavorCloud
There’s a lot to successfully selling internationally with many things to manage, including branding, marketing, fulfillment, and customer service. Data privacy is a vital aspect too. It continues to increase in importance for consumers and has become an essential element of customer satisfaction and retention. According to McKinsey, 87% of surveyed consumers said they would…
What is an HS code? | FlavorCloud
Preparing to ship products across borders can seem daunting. But if you’re doing so, you’ve probably come across the term ‘HS codes’. If you haven’t, we’re glad you’ve found yourself here—HS codes are fundamental to shipping internationally, as is getting them right on your international shipping documents. If you get your HS codes wrong, you…
International Shipping 101: DDP, Returns, Undeliverables & Insurance | FlavorCloud
Shipping internationally is no easy task and comes with a lot of complexity. At FlavorCloud, we make it simple by taking care of everything for you—wherever you’re shipping. Leveraging FlavorCloud’s Global cross-border carrier network gives you high-quality shipping at the best rates across our algo-optimized routes. Wherever you’re shipping, there are important pieces of information…
Understanding Landed Costs: Duties, Taxes, and Fees | FlavorCloud
As an ecommerce merchant, determining shipping costs is an essential and ever-present part of doing business. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like it would be a complicated calculation—just put some information into an online tax and shipping calculator, hit enter, and go about your day, right? Not quite, but it’s a start. The duties,…
What is DDU? Risks, Responsibilities, and Usage | FlavorCloud
Selling globally is a huge opportunity for merchants, allowing you to reach billions of consumers and grow your business. But intricate regulatory practices and procedures make international shipping a challenge, so it’s important to understand the basics. If you’ve been researching how to handle your logistics internationally, you might have come across the term DDU in…
What is Cross-Border? A Guide to Cross-Border Shipping and Commerce | FlavorCloud
In ecommerce, “cross-border” is when the customer and merchant are located in two different countries. Although the definition for cross-border is simple, the logistics involved with selling internationally can be overwhelming when you dip your toes into international waters. Before your store is ready to sell worldwide, there’s a lot to consider, from the various…
Cross Border Ecommerce Changes To UK and VAT With Brexit | FlavorCloud
It has been over 4 years since the vote for the UK to leave the EU and the time has finally arrived where changes will occur and new rules for cross-border sales into the UK. These changes are not only for EU based merchants , but all merchants , including US based , who sell to…
DDP Shipping – How COVID-19 Is Changing How You Should Ship | FlavorCloud
As the world navigates the coronavirus outbreak, many stores are turning to contactless delivery, to help protect customers and delivery personnel by reducing transmission opportunities of the virus. Customer places an order, completes payment for all services online so there is no need to pay upon delivery and item is left at the door. This…
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