Your Ultimate Guide for Domestic and International eCommerce Shipping

Discover essential tips, best practices, and expert insights on domestic and international shipping to optimize your ecommerce operations and delight your customers with seamless deliveries worldwide.

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Domestic Shipping 101

Expert Shipping Advice: Key Factors to Consider

The right shipping partner should meet the unique needs of your operations and accommodate your customers’ delivery preferences while also providing enough flexibility to expand your business. When evaluating shipping carrier options, your choice of a shipping solution company should include the following considerations:

Delivery destinations

Are you shipping packages only inside the US, or international locations, or both?

Types of products shipped

Are your products easily damaged, perishable, or subject to regulatory issues?

Weight, size, and packaging materials

Do your product specifications vary significantly to impact the shipping costs?

Customer preferences

Can your shipper accommodate your customers’ delivery cost and speed expectations?

Reliable, up-to-date tracking

Are you able to quickly and accurately locate a shipment and its latest milestone update?

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International eCommerce Success

Thinking Ahead if You Plan On Shipping to International Customers

If you’re planning on entering the global market now or in the future, deciding on a shipping solution should include additional important considerations, including:

Tariffs

These are additional taxes that some nations levy on goods to limit import trade from certain countries. Their purpose is to protect domestic industries from the negative effect of international competitors. You may find these fees referred to as import or customs duties.

Taxes

Taxes are based on a percentage of the cost of goods entering the destination country, and in some cases may require an upfront payment.

Customs forms

You’ll need to complete customs forms before you can ship a package outside of the U.S. The forms describe the package’s contents and note its value.

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