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Recovering Duties and Taxes on International Returns: A Guide for U.S. E-Commerce Merchants

Recovering Duties and Taxes on International Returns: A Guide for U.S. E-Commerce Merchants

Recovering duties and taxes on international returns isn’t automatic—and for U.S. e-commerce merchants, it can significantly impact margins. This guide explains how duty and tax recovery works across Canada, the UK, the EU, and the United States, including key requirements like proof of export, importer of record (IOR) strategy, and data matching. Learn when recovery is possible, when it’s not, and how to structure your cross-border operations to maximize refunds and reduce return costs.

How to Get a CBP ACE Account

How to Get a CBP ACE Account

Step-by-step guide to getting a CBP ACE account. Learn how importers can verify eligibility, avoid signup delays, and access entry, duty, and liquidation data.

EU Customs Developments: An Ongoing Guide for Ecommerce Imports

EU Customs Developments: An Ongoing Guide for Ecommerce Imports

The landscape of cross-border commerce is shifting from proposed policy to operational reality. In 2026, the European Union accelerated their customs overhaul, introducing a new low-value goods handling fee and confirming the end of the long-standing duty de minimis. Learn what’s changing and the measures Passport has in place to keep operations steady.

Canada’s “Last Sale” Rule: The 2026 Guide for E-commerce Sellers and NRIs

Canada’s “Last Sale” Rule: The 2026 Guide for E-commerce Sellers and NRIs

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is overhauling the Value for Duty Regulations to establish a “Last Sale” mandate, requiring duties to be calculated on the retail price of goods sold to Canadian consumers. The primary goal is to level the playing field for Canadian merchants by closing loopholes that allowed foreign merchants to calculate duties on a lower, upstream transaction value, rather than punishing legitimate domestic brands.

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