International Shipping Options for eCommerce Sales

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>> Once you start making online sales to customers
in foreign countries, the next step is
to physically deliver your products to them,
which can be more challenging than shipping
within the U.S. You'll find there are three main
options available.
The first option is to arrange shipping yourself
by selecting a carrier.
Widely-used carriers used for e-commerce include FedEx, UPS,
and the U.S. Postal Service.
Along with selecting a suitable carrier, you should be sure
to include basic shipping information
on your checkout page, such as what carrier you are using
and when the customer or business can expect their order.
Option two is to pay a third party to handle shipping.
Most large e-commerce marketplaces offer some shipping
and fulfillment services, such as having you ship the order
to a logistics hub in the U.S.,
where onward shipping is arranged.
Others may allow you to warehouse your inventory at one
of their fulfillment centers near major
international markets.
The third option is to use a professional freight forwarder
who can make all shipping arrangements for you,
including document processing.
Remember that shipping rates and other costs, like duties
and taxes, should be listed on your website
or e-commerce marketplace storefront.
Much more information about shipping options
for your international e-commerce sales is available
from the e-commerce experts at the U.S. Commercial Service.
Visit them at the eCommerce Export Resource Center
at export.gov/ecommerce.
Brought to you by the U.S. Commercial Service,
part of the U.S. Department
of Commerce's International Trade Administration.

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International Shipping Options for eCommerce Sales

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