Shipping with Shopify
At this blog, we share tips, best practices, and updates to help you optimize your Shopify store’s shipping operations. Insights on setting up shipping methods, automating order processing, handling returns, or making the most of carrier services, we've got you covered.
Customs Broker - What They Do and When You Need One
One-line definition: A customs broker is a licensed specialist who handles customs clearance on behalf of importers and exporters - preparing documentation, calculating duties, and managing the pro...
Duties, Taxes, and VAT - What Each One Is and How They Affect International Shipping
One-line definition: Import duties are charges levied on goods crossing a border based on their type and origin; taxes are broader government charges that may apply at various points in a transacti...
DAP vs DDP - Which Delivery Terms Should You Use for International Orders?
One-line definition: DAP (Delivered at Place) means the customer pays import duties and taxes on arrival; DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means the merchant collects and pays those charges so the custome...
De Minimis Threshold - What It Is and Why It Matters for Cross-Border E-commerce
One-line definition: The de minimis threshold is the maximum value below which imported goods are exempt from import duties and in some countries, import VAT when crossing a customs border. What it...
CN22 and CN23 - What They Are and How to Fill Them In Correctly
One-line definition: CN22 and CN23 are international customs declaration forms that must be attached to parcels sent outside the EU, telling customs authorities what is inside the parcel, what it i...
Setting Up Shipping Rates to Shopify Checkout Simple Guide
Shipping rates are a critical part of the e-commerce experience. They not only affect your profitability but also significantly influence conversion rates. According to the Baymard Institute, 39% o...
How to Find the Right Tariff/HS Code (Harmonized System)
When selling internationally, finding the right tariff code for your products becomes a critical task. Tariff codes (also known as HS codes) ensure that customs authorities correctly identify what ...
Exclude Outdoor Parcel Lockers from Checkout to Avoid Product Freezing
When you're selling products sensitive to cold like cosmetics, food items, or liquids wintertime shipping brings a unique challenge. If a customer's order ends up in an outdoor parcel locker, it mi...
Shipping to United Kingdom: Full Guide for merchants
Expanding your Shopify store to the UK offers huge potential, but since the United Kingdom is no longer part of the European Union, shipping there involves extra steps. Understanding UK-specific cu...
What is Paperless Trade and How to Utilize It as a Merchant? Everything You Need To Know
When shipping internationally, customs documentation is essential. But what if you could ditch the printer altogether? That’s where paperless trade (PLT), comes in. This modern shipping solution is...
Shipping Insurance When Shipping With Shopify - What It is and How It Works
When running an e-commerce store on Shopify, your goal is to offer a seamless and trustworthy experience from checkout to delivery. But what happens if a customer's package gets lost, stolen, or da...
Shipping to Switzerland: Full Guide for merchants
Expanding your Shopify store to Switzerland presents a great opportunity, but since Switzerland is not part of the EU, merchants must navigate customs regulations, VAT requirements, and shipping pr...
