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  • De minimis values
    De minimis | Duties thresholdPopular
  • Commercial Invoice
    Commercial Invoice | InvoiceSome readers
  • Landed Costs - Will my customer be charged any Duties, Fees or Taxes?
    Landed costs | Custom Fees | Duties | Taxes | FeesSome readers
  • FDA Prior Notice
    FDA Prior Notice | FDAFew readers
  • Understanding Customs Descriptions and HS Codes
    Introduction As part of our commitment to streamline your shipping process and ensure compliance with international trade regulations, we recommend grouping items with the same Harmonized System (HS) Code on your commercial invoices. This practice not only simplifies your documentation but also helps expedite customs clearance. Why Group Items by HS Code? Grouping items with the same HS Code offers several benefits: Simplifies DocFew readers
  • Are you registered for tax in a foreign country?
    Tax In a Foreign country | Tax ID | Tax number | Esty IOSS | IOSSFew readers
  • HS Code confidence score
    HS Code confidence score | Confidence score | HS CodeFew readers
  • What Is an EORI Number and Why It Matters for South African Exporters
    If you’re shipping goods from South Africa to the European Union (EU) or the UK, you’ve probably heard of something called an EORI number. But what exactly is it, and why should you care? Let’s unpack what it means, who needs one, and how it can help you avoid those dreaded customs delays. 🧾 What Is an EORI Number? An EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification number) is a unique ID that customs authorities in the EU and the UK use to track shipments. Think of it as aFew readers
  • Why Has My U.S. Customer Been Asked to Fill In a 5106 Form?
    If you're shipping from South Africa to the U.S., your customer might get a request from FedEx, UPS, or another carrier to fill in a 5106 form. It’s not spam. It’s a U.S. customs thing - and it’s important. 📌 What’s a 5106 Form, Anyway? The 5106 (officially, the CBP Form 5106) is a one-time form U.S. Customs uses to register someone receiving goods in the U.S. for the first time. It captures basic info: Name and address of the recipient Tax ID or Social Security number Contact deFew readers

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