Exporting and importing goods across borders involves a crucial step known as customs clearance. This process ensures the smooth and legal flow of goods between countries, collection of the correct import duties and taxes, and preventing illegal activities such as smuggling. In this guide, we’ll delve into the intricacies of customs clearance, exploring the various […]
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Shipping costs play a pivotal role in the eCommerce landscape, impacting both sellers and customers. Calculating shipping costs accurately is crucial for maintaining a transparent and seamless customer experience. This article will delve into the nuances of shipping cost calculation, shedding light on why this knowledge is paramount for sellers. Why Calculate Shipping Costs? Before
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Globalisation and the rise of eCommerce have made cross-border trade more accessible than ever. Recent statistics highlight the staggering growth of global e-commerce, emphasising the need for businesses to explore cross-border trade opportunities. In 2022, global e-commerce sales amounted to a remarkable $24.9 trillion, with projections showing a steady upward trajectory. This monumental shift in
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Hurricane Commerce and Emma Systems have agreed a strategic partnership to ensure customers receive the best possible cross-border experience. The two companies will collaborate to deliver Hurricane’s AI-driven, real-time data solutions and Emma Systems’ E-Doc cloud platform that enables post-declaration customs compliance and HMRC audit readiness. Hurricane’s solutions cover the critical cross-border areas of duty
The importance of complete and accurate data in international trade was one of the constant themes running through the US Customs and Border Protection’s Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit. The three-day event, held in Anaheim, California, last week, brought together over 1,500 international trade and customs specialists. I was joined at the event by
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Hurricane Commerce and AEB (International) have agreed a strategic partnership to provide the complete cross-border eCommerce solution. The two companies will work together to provide efficient, high speed and accurate data validation for customs clearance. AEB offers cloud-based global trade software to remove the barriers of trading across customs borders and controls. This includes a
The importance of complete, accurate and compliant data in meeting the requirements of global eCommerce has been highlighted in a new report. The so-called Wise Persons Group (WPG) has produced the report, entitled “Putting more union in the European Customs’ for the European Commission. The document contains 10 proposals to make the EU Customs Union
March 15th should be etched in the diaries of anyone involved in cross-border eCommerce. Two major regulatory events – the US STOP Act and ICS2 – come into force on this date. Both will require cross-border traders to ensure they are providing complete and valid electronic data on their parcels. Without it, several hundred million
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Is seamless cross-border eCommerce a thing of the past? Hurricane co-founders Martyn Noble and David Spottiswood chat to the Postal Hub’s Ian Kerr about what’s happening and how complete and valid electronic data will determine the winners and losers in the world of online trading. To listen to the podcast, follow this link to the
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Postal operators face a “hugely challenging” eight weeks after being told that full enforcement of the US STOP Act will now take effect on the same day as the EU’s ICS2. Both regulations require postal authorities to provide advance electronic data on mail parcels entering the US and EU respectively. The US STOP Act had
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