Excerpt: Expanding into the European Union can unlock significant growth for ecommerce brands, but it also requires understanding VAT, customs, product compliance, and import procedures. This guide walks you through everything you need to know—from market research and IOSS to customs documentation, ICS2, and shipping strategies—so you can confidently import products into the EU and scale your cross-border business.
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Wellness Without Borders: How to Sell and Ship Supplements Internationally
Get expert tips on how to successfully sell and ship wellness supplements internationally, from navigating shipping to optimizing customer experience.
In-Country Enablement: The Strategic Advantage for Merchants After De Minimis Ends
The end of de minimis is changing the economics of cross-border ecommerce. See how in-country enablement can help brands manage duties, speed up delivery, simplify returns, and build a more resilient U.S. growth strategy.
The Strategic Advantage of In-Country Enablement for Ecommerce Growth
Discover the benefits of in-country enablement for global brands — from faster delivery and cost savings to new growth opportunities in local marketplaces.
Are Your Products Allowed in Canada? How to Check Before Checkout
Shipping to Canada? Discover which products are prohibited or restricted by CBSA. Ensure compliance for food, cosmetics, supplements, CBD, and more.
Building Trust and Transparency: Meeting the Shipping Expectations of Canadian Shoppers
Learn how to meet Canadian shoppers’ shipping expectations with transparency. Build trust, avoid customs delays, and proactively resolve shipping issues.
How to Boost Customer Loyalty Across Borders: International Shipping Meets Customer Success
Elevate your brand on a global scale with tips and strategies that strengthen customer loyalty through international shipping.
Shipping Dangerous Goods to International Customers
Learn how to ship dangerous goods to international customers safely and legally with Passport Shipping’s expert guide.
Webinar Recap: Why the Fastest-Growing Ecommerce Brands Are Moving Inventory Closer to Customers
Learn how leading ecommerce brands are using in-country fulfillment to improve conversion rates, expand into marketplaces, and accelerate international growth.
Shopify International Shipping: Step-by-Step Setup & Best Practices
Learn how to set up Shopify international shipping, optimize localization, manage duties and taxes, and scale your brand globally.
A Beginner’s Guide for Shipping Cosmetics Internationally
In this guide, we’ll touch on the basics of shipping cosmetics internationally and provide valuable insights to help beauty brands navigate the global market.
How Inaccurate Product Descriptions Cause Delays at Customs
The description of goods plays a vital role in ensuring proper commodity classification, determining applicable duties and taxes, and identifying potential import restrictions.
Landed Cost Calculator: How to Calculate Total Import Costs
Learn how to calculate landed cost and avoid common pricing mistakes with this step-by-step guide. Includes formulas, examples, and the latest guidance on duties, taxes, and tariffs.
Canada NRI Shipping: What DTC Merchants Should Consider
Understand how shipping from the US to Canada as an NRI impacts businesses. Learn about the risks, responsibilities, and an alternative strategy for DTC brands.
Shipping Supplements Internationally: Key Insights for US-Based Brands
Learn the essentials of shipping supplements internationally, featuring expert advice specifically tailored for ecommerce merchants.
How to Develop an Effective International Shipping Pricing Strategy
Learn how to choose the right pricing strategy, including DDP vs DDU, to improve conversion rates and customer experience.
Why Transparent Pricing Wins: The Importance of Landed Cost in Global Ecommerce
Explore the pivotal role of landed cost in global ecommerce from calculations and compliance to elevating customer experience and enhancing profitability.
Cross-Border Ecommerce vs. In-Country Fulfillment: Which Is Best for Your Brand?
Compare cross-border vs. in-country fulfillment strategies to optimize costs, improve delivery performance, and scale your international ecommerce business.
DDP vs. DDU: Which Shipping Method Is Best for Ecommerce in 2026?
Guide to DDP vs DDU for ecommerce: who pays duties and taxes, impact on customer experience and ops, and how de minimis changes are driving brands to DDP.
How to Reduce Cart Abandonment for International Customers
Reduce cart abandonment from international shoppers with proven strategies like duty-inclusive pricing, faster delivery, and localized checkout.
Passport Launches New Features & Enhancements to Drive Global Growth
Maximize international sales with Passport’s new Summer 2024 updates including faster delivery, better tracking, Canada domestic shipping, easier returns, and more.
Managing International Returns with Passport
Easily manage international returns with Passport’s solutions. Find out about our new self-service return labels and partnerships with Loop and Corso.
Top Global Expansion Ecommerce Markets: Where U.S.-Based Brands Are Growing Next
An overview of the leading international ecommerce markets for U.S. brands, covering growth trends, tax frameworks, tariff updates, and operational considerations by region.
When Is the Right Time to Start Selling Internationally?
Wondering when to sell internationally? Learn signs your ecommerce brand is ready, how to choose first markets, and why cross-border shoppers drive higher AOVs.
When to Move Inventory In-Country for Fulfillment
Wondering when to move inventory into another country for faster fulfillment and higher profits? Learn how to identify high-demand markets, improve delivery times, reduce duties, and grow faster with in-country fulfillment — like Ridge and HexClad did in the UK.
2026 Global Ecommerce Outlook: Growth Expectations, Tariff Risks, and Cross-Border Challenges
Explore 2026 global ecommerce trends, including growth expectations, tariff concerns, planning timelines, and the operational gaps leaders are preparing for.
Flat Rate or Free? Choosing the Right Shipping Strategy to Grow International Sales
Should you offer flat-rate or free shipping to international customers? Discover which strategy works best (and when).
How to Know When to Upgrade Your International Provider
Is your international sales growth flat or your cross-border partner falling short? Learn when to switch international providers.
What’s the Best Shipping Strategy for International Shopify Stores?
How to choose between flat rate, free shipping, or duty-inclusive options—and why the best answer depends on your growth goals.
Despite 7 in 8 Ecommerce Brands Raising Prices to Offset Tariffs, 96% Still Expect International Sales to Rise in Q4
New Passport research shows soaring Q4 growth potential—but an execution gap remains as tariffs, trade shifts, and fulfillment risks intensify.
Breaking Down the Barriers to Global Growth: Passport CEO Alex Yancher on the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast
Ecommerce growth is global—but tariffs, taxes, and localization can block success. Passport CEO Alex Yancher shares strategies to scale smarter on the Ecommerce Coffee Break.
Selling to the U.S., Uninterrupted: Navigating Postal Suspensions After the End of De Minimis
Discover how ecommerce brands can keep selling to the U.S. despite postal suspensions and the end of de minimis. Learn strategies to stay compliant and profitable.
Why Brands Choose Passport for Duty Drawback
Full-service support. Licensed brokers. Zero complexity. Most duty drawback services are built for Fortune 500s, not...
Passport Expands to the UK, Supporting Ecommerce Brands with Cross-Border Shipping & In-Market Enablement Across the Globe
Passport’s new UK-origin capabilities give brands full-service support—from storefront localisation to in-country fulfilment in top markets—as global trade disruption continues.
Scaling a Global Vision: A Recap of Our Beyond Borders Podcast Conversation to Tease Passport’s Global Expansion
Discover how Passport’s UK launch supports DTC brands in scaling internationally with less cost, complexity, and cross-border challenges.
The Shifting Trade Landscape: Considerations for Choosing the Right U.S. Import Model
Learn how UK and EU brands can navigate shifting U.S. trade rules by choosing the right import model—DTC, In-Country, or B2B2C—for cost, speed, and compliance.
Navigating the End of U.S. De Minimis: What Value Should Merchants Declare?
With de minimis ending, merchants are exploring the B2B2C model. Learn how it works, what CBP requires, and how to stay compliant when declaring customs values.
The End of De Minimis and the Rise of Risky Tariff Dodges
Tariff workarounds are rising—but many are high-risk and illegal. Explore the top schemes brands are being pitched (and why to avoid them).
Inside the 2025 Global Ecommerce Shift: How DTC Brands Are Navigating Tariffs, Rethinking Fulfillment, Investing in Advertising, and Protecting Profitability
Based on insights from 100 senior ecommerce leaders, explore how fast-growing DTC brands are navigating tariffs and evolving fulfillment strategies to grow profitably amid global challenges.
New Report: 81% of Ecommerce Leaders Fear Tariffs—But 91% Still See International as Key to Growth
Passport and Drive Research release a timely report on how ecommerce brands are navigating global growth, rising tariffs, and trade policy shifts.
U.S. Trade Policy Updates – May 2025: De Minimis Ends for China & Hong Kong, Tariffs Stack Up, and What Brands Should Do Now
U.S. ends de minimis for China/HK. Discover what this means for your brand—and how to offset new tariffs with smart fulfillment strategies.
Passport and ShipBob Partner to Offer DDP Shipping for Global Ecommerce Growth
Passport and ShipBob team up to help brands tackle tariffs, de minimis changes, and cross-border shipping with a seamless DDP solution.
How Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Impact Ecommerce: What Brands Need to Know & Next Steps to Stay Ahead
Trump’s new U.S. tariffs are shaking up ecommerce. Learn how they affect your brand – and the strategic moves you can make now to keep up in a shifting market.
U.S. Trade Policy Updates April 2025: Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs, De Minimis Changes & What Brands Should Do Next
Trump’s April 2025 trade policy changes are here. Learn how to navigate reciprocal tariffs, the end of de minimis, and rising import costs.
Ecommerce International Shipping 101: A Starter’s Guide for Going Global
Grow your revenue by selling across borders. Learn the fundamentals of international shipping for ecommerce brands.
Flexport and Passport Announce Partnership to Provide International Solution for DTC Brands
Passport and Flexport announce partnership to provide international solutions to DTC brands.
Top 6 Holiday Shipping Tips for International Orders
Make this peak season your best yet! Use these top 5 tips to refine your international shipping strategy and set your brand up for success into the new year.
Mastering Cross-Border Ecommerce Shipping: Your Guide to Global Success
Learn how to master cross-border shipping and global growth, with insider tips from Passport’s President. Watch the full eCom Logistics Podcast inside!
September 2022: What’s going on with delayed shipping times to Australia? Here’s what we know.
Learn about the delayed shipping times to Australia in September 2022 and what we know about the situation.
How to Achieve International Success with Your Cosmetics Brand
Unlock the potential of international success in the cosmetics industry. Learn how to navigate challenges and secure shipping success in new markets.
How DTC Brands Can Adopt a Sustainable Shipping Strategy
How DTC Brands Can Adopt a Sustainable Shipping Strategy with EcoCart and Passport.
Avoid Holiday Surcharges With Passport
Avoid holiday surcharges and shipping delays with Passport. Get expert insights on how to save money and time during the busiest shipping season.
Tips For Shipping Food Internationally
Learn how to ship food internationally to ensure your package arrives fresh and safe. We make sure that all shipping documents are complete and accurate.
Guest Post: Lower Shipping Costs by Reducing Package Sizes
Learn how to save on shipping costs by reducing package sizes! Read our guest post and start cutting down on expenses today.
Creating A Great Experience for Your Canadian Customers This Holiday Season
Expert tips for creating a fantastic holiday shipping experience for your Canadian customers. Get insights on Passport Shipping’s blog now.
A Regulatory Expert Spills the Beans on International Shipping for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Learn about international shipping regulations for cosmetics and personal care products from an expert in the industry.
3PL vs In-house Fulfillment: Which is Best for Your Brand?
Learn the pros and cons of using a 3PL vs in-house fulfillment to determine which is best for your brand. Expert advice in our guest post.
eBook: How to Ensure the Best US-to-Canada E-Commerce Shipping Experience
The top 4 things US businesses need to know before shipping to Canada.
It’s Time to Start Preparing Your E-Commerce Business for Peak Shipping Season
To ensure a great customer experience during the holidays, it’s crucial to start preparing for the holiday shipping season.
Understanding Shipping Label Requirements & Embracing Automated Technology
Discover the importance of accurate shipping labels for international deliveries and how utilizing automated technology can ensure compliance and efficiency.
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