IOSS Update: How to Handle Double Taxation?
Back in July 2021, The European Union (EU) introduced new reforms to the VAT obligations for B2C e-commerce sellers and marketplaces, and the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) was set to…
USPS Service suspension to China
The U.S Postal Service has temporarily suspended Priority Mail International® (PMI) delivery to China effective January 28, 2022, due to limited transportation options. PMI parcels currently in transit will be…
USPS Service Suspension to Hong Kong
The U.S Postal Service has TEMPORARILY suspended parcel delivery to Hong Kong, due to the lack of air transport options to the city. The following services are impacted: Parcels currently…
2022 updates to the Harmonized System
Every 5 years, the World Customs Organization (WCO) renews its list of international product codes for global trade. The 2022 edition comes in effect on January 1, 2022 and includes…
France proposes new VAT rules on goods valued over 150 euros
In July 2021, the EU implemented new trade rules for U.S sellers, making all goods imported to the EU valued at up to 150 euros (approximately $178) subject to VAT,…
Mexico’s Restrictions on Cosmetics
Mexico is now USA’s No. 1 trade partner, according to the U.S Census Bureau’s 2019 report.  Mexico has become a strong market for foreign companies looking to expand their international…
Covid’s Impact on International Shipping
Since its 2020 outbreak, COVID-19 has severely impacted our daily lives. The shipping industry was not spared, and it’s had to face tough circumstances as the workforce got shut down…
2021 USPS International Price Group Changes
The U.S Postal Service uses Country Price Groups to determine the shipping rate for international parcels. Each country is assigned to a Country Price Group, and these groups can also…
Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) ACT
The Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act is part of a sweeping law meant to help address the opioids crisis. For many years, criminals have exploited a loophole in…
EU and UK Making Changes to VAT on Parcel Imports
Much like Australia did a few years ago, the UK and EU are looking to implement a similar registration-based system that puts more onus on the seller or marketplace to…

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