International Archives - ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/tag/international/ Powerful shipping, simplified. eBay, Amazon, Magento eCommerce shipping Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:16:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.shipstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-shipstation-favicon-270x270-1-32x32.png International Archives - ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/tag/international/ 32 32 Six-Digit HS Code Now Required for International Shipments https://www.shipstation.com/blog/six-digit-hs-code-now-required-for-international-shipments/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:01:18 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=69482 Beginning September 1, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service will require all international commercial shipments to include a six-digit Harmonized System (HS) code on customs declarations.  While USPS is one of the first to set a deadline, this change reflects a broader push from destination countries to enforce HS code requirements across all carriers. To avoid […]

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]]> Going Global with ShipStation x DHL Express: How to Tap into the European Market for Growth https://www.shipstation.com/blog/how-to-tap-into-the-european-market-for-growth/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:26:55 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=69089 For online businesses, going global isn’t just a big dream—it’s a smart move for long-termgrowth. We’re talking about unlocking tons of new customers, boosting sales, and making yourbusiness stronger against local market shifts. And when it comes to opportunity, Europe is amassive one. With a huge, eager to buy customer base and booming ecommerce, selling […]

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]]> Avoid Surprise Customs Fees Shipping to Canada with GlobalPost’s Canada DDP https://www.shipstation.com/blog/canada-ddp-customs-from-globalpost/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:04:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=55268 All shipments bound for Canada over $20 CAD (including shipping cost) are subject to duties and taxes. Typically, these fees are collected from the recipient upon delivery. These added costs may come as a surprise to some customers. In some cases, it can lead to negative reviews, in others, the customer may reject the shipment […]

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]]> How to Get Cheaper International USPS Shipping Rates https://www.shipstation.com/blog/international-usps-shipping/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:50:57 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=44729 The USPS is frequently considered the gold standard for national carriers. Many merchants across the world find shipping to the US to be a breeze because of how well our postal service deals with delivering parcels. Additionally, the USPS has built up a delivery network with other national carriers and international carriers like DHL to […]

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]]> Questions to Ask Before Selling Internationally https://www.shipstation.com/blog/international-ecommerce-questions/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:35:17 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=44704 No matter what your ecommerce activities or what you sell online, one of your priorities will be to find and attract new customers. The good news is that you can count on product interest from international customers. In the era of ecommerce, 25.5% of European online purchases are made abroad. Therefore, there is no reason […]

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]]> Shipping to China: A US Merchant’s Guide https://www.shipstation.com/blog/shipping-to-china/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:28:48 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=44281 China is the US’s third largest trade partner, behind Canada and Mexico. Beyond manufacturing in China and their place as a central figure in world economics, there is a big demand for American goods in China and vice versa. As with any international market, China has its own set of rules and regulations regarding what […]

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]]> USPS Cancels Priority Mail International Service to China https://www.shipstation.com/blog/usps-bans-priority-mail-international-to-china/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:11:42 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=43341 Starting January 28th, 2022, the USPS will suspend Priority Mail International shipments with a destination address within China. This will impact all non-military or diplomatic USPS Priority Mail International mailpieces destined for China.  For Priority Mail items that entered the mailstream prior to 1/28/22, the Postal Service will transport them to their destination. However, delays […]

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]]> Going Global: What You Need to Know About Customs and Duties https://www.shipstation.com/blog/going-global-what-you-need-to-know-about-customs-and-duties/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:02:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=43268 Is your business ready to take on the world? Reaching international customers can take your business to the next level, but it’s important to know what to expect ahead of time. Customs and duties are part and parcel of selling internationally, and they can be incredibly complex. Educating yourself on the intricacies of global ecommerce […]

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]]> Expanding into international markets pt 4: Logistics, Customs, Taxes and Legislation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/expanding-into-international-markets-pt-4-logistics-customs-taxes-and-legislation/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:58:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=30942 Welcome to the final post in our four part blog series, where we highlight what was covered in a recent webinar on essential business practices for international expansion, which you can access on-demand. The webinar was brought to you by experts from Lengow, Avalara, and of course, us here at ShipStation. Together, our three platforms […]

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