10 Tips to Ship Internationally

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10 Tips To Ship Internationally
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1. Make sure what youre shipping has no
restrictions

• A quick check to see whether the items are
  restricted in the destination country and to know
  about the extra costs incurred due to any duty or
  tax application.

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2. Find a reliable courier

• Choose a courier service that is efficient,
  trustworthy and reliable.
• One such courier service is DHL Express, where
  you have the option to choose the shipment
  collection time as per your convenience.
• Heres what you can expect from a leading courier
  service.

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3. Stick to the rules of the country youre
shipping to

• When you ship internationally, you must have a
  thorough understanding of the many rules and
  regulations of the country you are shipping to.
• If youre not cautious, you may end up violating
  the law and losing the shipment in the process.

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4. Note the correct information of the recipient

• In order to avoid failure or delay in delivery,
  it is very crucial, to have the correct contact
  information of the recipient.
• It includes phone number, mailing address and
  email address.

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6. Fill out the correct paperwork

• A specific paperwork needs to be filled for an
  international shipment.
• The description of the items and the cost it
  incurs, needs to be provided for the custom
  officer at the destination country to determine
  any tax or duty charges are applicable for the
  shipment.

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6. Pack the fragile items carefully when shipping
internationally

• Its important to take the right steps to ensure
  that the fragile items in the shipment wont
  break during the transit.
• Make sure to select a suitable size box and a
  bubble wrap to pack the items.

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7. Provide a commercial invoice

• For International shipping, a commercial invoice
  with all the relevant information such as your
  address, the recipients address, the contents
  you are shipping and more prevents unnecessary
  delays or loss of parcel.
• It also helps you pay the right duties and taxes
  for your goods.

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8. Insure your shipment

• During an international shipping, packages travel
  for a longer period and through multiple
  checkpoints and inspections, this increases the
  risk of damage.
• Adding an extra amount as shipment insurance is
  one of the quickest and easiest solutions to
  lessen this risk.

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9. Learn the cost of duties and taxes

• Often, foreign governments add extra duty and tax
  charges to foreign shipments.
• Ensure that the correct duties and taxes are paid
  before your overseas shipment reaches the
  customs.

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10. Learn the correct shipping terminologies

• Having a good knowledge of the basic shipping
  terminologies will simplify your conversations
  with the courier service and others involved with
  your shipment.
• It also gives you more control over the shipment
  process and helps avoid unwanted surprises for
  you and your recipient.

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