International shipping Archives - ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/tag/international-shipping/ Powerful shipping, simplified. eBay, Amazon, Magento eCommerce shipping Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:11:16 +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 shipping Archives - ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/tag/international-shipping/ 32 32 Solved: The 5 Biggest Shipping Challenges Facing British Ecommerce Businesses Today https://www.shipstation.com/blog/solved-the-5-biggest-shipping-challenges-facing-british-ecommerce-businesses-today/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:33:27 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=72155 Running a successful ecommerce business in Britain today is a constant balancing act. The challenges are considerable: managing stock, dealing with rising costs, navigating the complex world of shipping, and juggling various applications and software, many of which have overlapping functionalities. Let’s look at some of the most common hurdles UK ecommerce businesses encounter, and […]

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]]> International Shipping for Small Businesses: How to Navigate Tariff Changes and Shipping Disruptions https://www.shipstation.com/blog/how-to-navigate-tariff-changes-and-shipping-disruptions/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:38:26 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=71206 Despite recent advancements in logistics and shipping technologies, international shipping for small businesses remains complex. The rise of the convenience economy and online shopping has heralded the shift from a “carrier handles everything” mentality to “merchants must be proactively thinking.” Whether you’re worried about the end of the de minimis exemption in the U.S., counter-tariffs […]

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]]> 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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]]> De Minimis Exemption Ends for All Countries https://www.shipstation.com/blog/de-minimis-exemption-ends-for-all-countries/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:19:53 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=68948 UPDATE: October 1, 2025 Subscribe to our Status Page for specific carrier updates. Things continue to evolve regarding duties and taxes on imported goods to the United States. The de minimis exemption, Section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930, for low-cost goods shipped from all countries (excluding Canada and Mexico) will end at the […]

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]]> Solving the International Checkout Problem: Your DDU vs DDP Strategy Guide https://www.shipstation.com/blog/ddu-vs-ddp-explained-your-2025-shipping-strategy-guide/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:24:49 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=66521 International ecommerce fundamentally shifted in 2025. While 73% of businesses plan global expansion, a hidden shipping decision is determining who succeeds and who gets left behind. The choice between DDU and DDP is quietly determining who scales internationally and who stalls at the border. The winning strategy isn’t about choosing the cheapest option—it’s about choosing […]

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]]> Cross-Border Ecommerce Made Easy: Leveraging Technology for Seamless Expansion https://www.shipstation.com/blog/cross-border-ecommerce-made-easy-leveraging-technology-for-seamless-expansion/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:08:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=66195 Expanding into international markets used to be a logistical nightmare, with sky-high costs and complex requirements, from localizing offerings to compliance with local laws. However, advancements in online retail technology have made cross-border ecommerce easier and more accessible than ever. In November 2024, we set out to conduct one of the largest surveys into the […]

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]]> Webinar Recap: How Simplifying International Shipping Can Accelerate Business Growth https://www.shipstation.com/blog/webinar-recap-simplify-international-shipping-for-business-growth/ Mon, 12 May 2025 14:33:50 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=65491 Does your brand have what it takes to succeed internationally? Expanding your business internationally can be a significant growth opportunity, but many merchants hesitate to take this step due to perceived complexities and costs.  To help simplify the process, ShipStation and GlobalPost recently hosted a webinar featuring industry experts Rigo Gonzalez and Shea Felix, who […]

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]]> What are Tariffs, Duties, Taxes, and De Minimis Thresholds?  https://www.shipstation.com/blog/what-are-customs-duties-taxes-and-tariffs/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:32:07 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=52388 Ongoing changes to tariffs are creating new challenges for cross-border shipping, affecting businesses that depend on international trade. We’re keeping a close eye on these developments to understand their impact on duties, de minimis thresholds, and overall shipping costs. For the latest official updates, we recommend reviewing the White House’s fact sheet here.  Anyone who […]

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