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5 Things to Consider When Shipping a Parcel Internationally
by Varun Sharma E-Commerce services and logisticOwing to the rapid evolution of the e-commerce industry, the need for businesses to ship their products overseas has increased at an astronomical pace. So, if you are also planning to expand your reach and tap a wider range of audience, you must be aware of how to execute a successful international shipment. Here are a few things that you must consider when shipping a parcel overseas
Custom Regulations
While sending a
parcel to another country, you would have to oblige to the customs rules of the
destination country. Each and every product in your parcel must clear customs,
and only then you can send the products across the border. Usually, the sender
would have to fill two forms – one for his/her country and another one for the
destination country. Apart from this, you can also attach a declaration on the
package stating the products inside the parcel to avoid any hassle in the
shipment process.
Insurance
Another thing
that you must put into consideration is insurance. Although one might be
tempted to save a few bucks and omit insurance, it is one of the things that
should not be overlooked while shipping products across the border. Insurance
will help you financially if your products get lost or damaged while in
transit.
Restricted Items
Each country has
a set of restricted products that cannot be shipped to another country. Thus,
as a sender, you need to be sure that your parcel does not fall under the
‘restricted’ category. Otherwise, your shipment will be rejected and would not
reach its final destination.
Fee and Tariffs
The sender would
also have to incur some shipping charges on international packages. Usually,
the fee and tariff depends on the type of products you are sending and their
value. Apart from this, you must also check the other freight charges that
apply to your parcel. You can also look around for courier companies that will
help you know more about these charges.
Transit Time
Since international packages take much longer to reach their
destination as compared to domestic packages, it is important to consider the
transit time and ensure that your parcel reaches on time. It is also important
because international shipments involve a lot more checkpoints making it more
prone to delays. So, it is crucial to choose an international shipping service provider that can provide you with a
definite time of arrival.
Mode of Transportation
The mode of
transportation you choose plays a vital role. As it impacts the time as well as
the cost of the shipment. Since air transport is much quicker than water
transport, it can save you a lot of time. But on the other side, if you are on
a budget, you can go for water transport that is quite cheaper as compared to
air transport.
There are a lot
of things that need to be put into consideration while shipping products
overseas. We hope that this information will come in handy for you when you
plan your next international shipment.
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