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How Hurricane Helps Global Businesses With Cross-Border Delivery Challenges

In a rapidly globalising world, the challenges faced by businesses in ensuring efficient cross-border delivery have never been more prominent. eCommerce has expanded its horizons, connecting businesses and customers across borders, but with this growth comes a set of unique challenges. A recent report from PR Newswire reveals that a staggering 43% of retailers struggle […]

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Landed Cost: What It Is and How to Calculate It

Blogs / By Hurricane Commerce

One of the most frustrating things for businesses and eCommerce sellers is the number of potential fees they face when sending international shipments. The true cost of getting a package to your customer involves more than paying for postage. You need to consider every expense that contributes to your supply chain — the landed cost.

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What Is a Harmonised System Custom Code?

What Is a Harmonized System Custom Code?

Blogs / By Hurricane Commerce

Harmonized System (HS) codes are a key element of the customs clearance process. But what are they? You might already know them as ‘tariff numbers’ — they tell you how much import duty tax you need to pay. With so many customs regulations in place, harmonised codes ensure countries stay on the same page with

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International Shipping: Rules and Regulations for eCommerce Businesses

Blogs / By Hurricane Commerce

If you’ve decided to expand your business to include cross-border trade, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with basic international shipping rules. Each country has unique customs regulations based on the type of goods, their origin and the mode of transportation. However, you’ll find some common international shipping regulations apply to all businesses, from eBay and

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How to Write Product Descriptions for Customs Declaration and Clearance

Blogs / By Hurricane Commerce

Shipment processes and delivery times can make or break a customer’s perception of a brand. Research shows that 95% of online shoppers expect retailers to solve shipping issues during transit and within the expected delivery timeframe. This is especially true for international deliveries. No pressure! Missing or inaccurate data that fails to comply with strict

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DDU vs DDP Shipping: How eCommerce Sellers Can Grow Their Business

Blogs / By Hurricane Commerce

International eCommerce has never been more accessible – or more daunting. With the global eCommerce market averaging $6.3 trillion in 2023 and set to reach $8.1 trillion by 2026, cross-border sales promise profits for retailers of all sizes. Pretty much anyone with business savvy, an internet connection and a website can set up an online

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A Retailer’s Guide to EU Customs Declarations & Clearance

Blogs / By Hurricane Commerce

Cross-border business is booming. Moving goods between countries can be challenging at the best of times, but in a post-Brexit world, it’s potentially headache-inducing. You need to consider everything from the paperwork to the costs, and ever-changing regulations make the customs clearance process even more complicated. Complete, accurate and timely data is more important than

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