International Shipping Archives - Stamps.com https://www.stamps.com/articles/international-shipping/ Thu, 01 May 2025 16:53:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/180x180.svg International Shipping Archives - Stamps.com https://www.stamps.com/articles/international-shipping/ 32 32 Cross-border Shipping: Tariffs, Duties, and De Minimis Thresholds https://www.stamps.com/article/cross-border-shipping-tariffs-duties-and-de-minimis-thresholds/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:21:14 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=252379 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 […]

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]]> USPS Changes Customs Form Acceptance https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-changes-customs-form-acceptance/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-changes-customs-form-acceptance/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247848 Unless you’re dropping a shipment off at the Post Office retail counter, customs declaration forms (AKA customs forms) for packages being sent internationally through USPS must now be completed and submitted online. In other words, no more filling out these forms by hand without making a trip to the Post Office. According to a recent […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-changes-customs-form-acceptance/feed/ 0 Becoming a Non-Resident Importer to Canada https://www.stamps.com/article/becoming-non-resident-importer-canada/ https://www.stamps.com/article/becoming-non-resident-importer-canada/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=246544 Canada, our familiar neighbors to the north. When looking to grow globally, Canada is easily the first place to look for e-commerce merchants in the U.S. It’s only natural. We’re close to our Canadian neighbors in proximity, language and culture. Yet, exporting goods to Canada isn’t as easy as it may look. U.S.-based retailers face a number […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/becoming-non-resident-importer-canada/feed/ 0 USPS Suspends Mail Delivery Wed, Dec 5 for National Day of Mourning https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-suspends-mail-delivery-wed-dec-5-national-day-mourning/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-suspends-mail-delivery-wed-dec-5-national-day-mourning/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247995 President Trump has proclaimed Wednesday, December 5, 2018 as a National Day of Mourning in remembrance of former President George H.W. Bush. To honor President Bush for his vast contributions to public service during his lifetime, the U.S. Postal Service will observe a day of mourning and will suspend regular mail delivery and Post Office/retail services […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-suspends-mail-delivery-wed-dec-5-national-day-mourning/feed/ 0 USPS International Shipping Restrictions https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-international-shipping-restrictions/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-international-shipping-restrictions/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247899 Seasoned e-commerce shippers are typically familiar with USPS restrictions for domestic items, but many are unaware of the additional restrictions for international items. Every country has restrictions as to what goods are allowed into their borders. Often times these restrictions are based on cultural or religious beliefs for the local community.  Other times, the restrictions […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-international-shipping-restrictions/feed/ 0 Shipping to Canada: Taxes, Duties & Tariffs https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-canada-taxes-duties-tariffs/ https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-canada-taxes-duties-tariffs/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247358 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 […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-canada-taxes-duties-tariffs/feed/ 0 Australia Changes GST Laws for Imports Under A$1,000 https://www.stamps.com/article/australia-changes-gst-laws-imports/ https://www.stamps.com/article/australia-changes-gst-laws-imports/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=246538 International e-commerce sellers that ship products to Australia should be aware of a new tax starting July 1, 2018. The Australia Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a 10% fee that the Australian government adds to all goods and services being imported into Australia. The GST is meant to help protect Australian businesses from cheaper […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/australia-changes-gst-laws-imports/feed/ 0 New Tax ID Requirements for Shipping to Brazil https://www.stamps.com/article/new-tax-id-requirements-for-shipping-to-brazil/ https://www.stamps.com/article/new-tax-id-requirements-for-shipping-to-brazil/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247224 Beginning January 1, 2020, all shipments to Brazil must include the recipient’s Tax ID number on both the customs declarations and shipping labels. Brazil is implementing this new requirement to help ensure taxes are collected from resellers who purchase U.S. goods and resell them within Brazil at a profit. If you are selling to customers […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/new-tax-id-requirements-for-shipping-to-brazil/feed/ 0 Disruptions to International Postal Services Update 3/20/20 https://www.stamps.com/article/disruptions-to-international-postal-services-update-3-20-20/ https://www.stamps.com/article/disruptions-to-international-postal-services-update-3-20-20/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=246681 Today, March 20, 2020, the USPS has communicated more updates from international postal services in regards to mail disruptions due to coronavirus. Be advised that USPS mail items sent to these countries may be affected. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the USPS Service Alerts Page. For the latest news about how […]

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