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With stores opting to move online or add online buying options, it\u2019s projected that 2023\u2019s ecommerce sales<\/a> will reach around $6.3 billion. That\u2019s $593 million more than 2022\u2019s $5.7 billion! Your business\u2019s sales are included in this number, but how can you keep your sales growing with the annual increase in ecommerce? Expanding your customer base across the pond is a great place to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

International shipping<\/a> consists of shipping to countries outside of the US, with the exceptions of military mail and Puerto Rico. Additionally, International shipping<\/a> opens up your business to a new market of customers and helps your business compete in the ecommerce space. While there are different sets of documentation, guidelines, and restrictions with international shipping, don\u2019t be discouraged! We\u2019ll be your tour guide through the forms needed and the ShippingEasy features available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What are customs forms?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. International shipping restrictions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What’s the difference between the UK and the EU?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What is a VAT number?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. What is IOSS?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. How are duties and taxes calculated?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Can I change who pays the duties in my ShippingEasy account?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. What are HS codes?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. International shipping with ShippingEasy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. UPS Paperless\u2122 Invoice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    You can find more shipping guides over on our blog<\/a>!<\/h6>\n\n\n

    What are customs forms?<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Customs forms are pieces of physical or electronic documentation submitted to the proper customs authorities. These forms include information we\u2019ll cover later on like VAT and IOSS numbers, HS codes, and taxes and duties. The amount of information needed and whether the forms will be physically or electronically submitted will depend on the carrier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note: Shipments to military addresses and Puerto Rico are technically considered domestic shipments but still follow several of the requirements and processes for international shipments, including attached customs forms. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

    International shipping restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Similar to domestic shipments, there are carrier restrictions and guidelines for shipping products internationally. International shipping restrictions for each carrier can be found on their websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n