Documentation
Commercial invoices, CN22/CN23 forms, HS codes, and electronic export information. Prepared correctly before the shipment moves.
International shipping without the confusion.
Documentation, routing, customs coordination, packaging requirements, and transit planning all matter. We help customers prepare international shipments with the same operational discipline we apply to domestic freight.
What international shipping actually involves
More than a label and a rate
Every international shipment requires planning across documentation, routing, customs, and protection. We handle each step with the same operational discipline we apply to domestic freight.
Routing
Carrier selection based on destination, weight, timing, and protection requirements. Not just the cheapest option.
Customs coordination
We explain DDU vs DDP, flag restricted items by country, and prepare documentation to reduce clearance delays.
Packaging requirements
International transit is longer and more demanding. We pack to carrier requirements and destination standards.
Transit planning
Express: 2–5 days. Economy: 6–15 days. We advise on realistic timelines based on destination and carrier.
Restricted items
We know what can and cannot ship to each country. We flag issues before they become problems at customs.
Before you submit
Some international shipments need a little more
Depending on what you're shipping and where it's going, we may need additional information after you submit your quote. Submit what you have, we'll request anything else.
HS tariff codes
Commercial shipments and high-value personal items often need a harmonized system code. We help you classify if you don't have one.
Country restrictions
Food, supplements, cosmetics, alcohol, electronics, and used goods have country-specific rules. We check before the shipment moves.
Lithium batteries
Devices with batteries (phones, laptops, tools, e-bikes) require dangerous-goods declarations and carrier-specific routing.
Export documentation review
Defense articles, optics, drones, and dual-use technology need export licensing. We flag it and route through a licensed forwarder if required.
EORI / VAT / IOSS
Shipments into the EU and UK may need an EORI number, VAT registration, or IOSS for low-value commercial. We advise based on destination.
Customs purpose & DDU vs DDP
Gift, sample, personal use, sale, or repair-and-return - each is treated differently. Sender-pays-duty (DDP) is recommended for business and customer-facing shipments.
Replacement value & coverage
Declared value drives both customs and protection coverage. We require an honest valuation - undervaluation is a customs violation and voids coverage.
Full destination address
Many countries require a recipient phone, tax ID, or destination-specific format. We'll request what's missing before booking.
You don't need to know any of this before submitting. We figure it out - that's the job.
"We help customers navigate international shipping with protection-first preparation and operational oversight from the start."
International shipping questions
Which carrier is best for international?
It depends on destination, weight, and speed. DHL is often fastest to Europe and Asia. USPS is often the most cost-effective for lightweight items. We compare DHL, FedEx, UPS, and USPS on every international shipment.
Do you handle customs paperwork?
Yes. We prepare all required customs documentation including commercial invoices, CN22/CN23 forms, and electronic export information.
What if my item is restricted in the destination country?
We check country-specific restrictions before the shipment moves. If there's an issue, we advise on alternatives before you've paid for shipping.
Who pays duties and taxes, sender or receiver?
That depends on whether you ship DDU (receiver pays) or DDP (sender pays). We explain both options and help you choose based on your relationship with the recipient.
Shipping internationally?
Share your destination, dimensions, and timing facts. Once the details needed for review are available, the team will confirm next steps and expected timing.