So you have listed your products in your ECA store and you’re ready for business. The cost of international shipping is subject to a number of factors. Depending on the product packages, rates may differ from one customer to another.
When determining how much to charge for shipping and handling that would be fair for you and your customers who are from other countries, you need to consider the following points:
- Transportation
International shipping will not only require your product to move across the ocean but also land transport. The cost of picking up goods from your doorstep and delivering it to your customers are added to the cost of ocean shipping. If you want such services, you may have to spend a bit more money.
- Shipping and Handling
The kind of products that are being shipped matters. Expensive and fragile products will cost you more. You’ll need to pay additional charge for goods insurance and additional cost for such products because they require special packaging owing to their fragility.
- Customs and Taxes
Every country has its own regulations, so the cost depends on the country to which you are shipping the products. The taxes and duties need to be paid before your consignment sets sail. Find out from the company executives about the requirements and regulations that need to be followed at the destination. It is more advantageous to opt for custom brokerage service which is offered by most worldwide shipping companies. Your overall expense will increase slightly but you’ll free yourself from a lot of trouble.
What you should do:
Choose an international shipping company that has experience in shipping to your destination. You’ll find out from them the cost of your product shipment to your destination. Knowing this beforehand will help you decide fair shipping charges for both you and your customers. Other factors that may influence the total cost of international shipping:
- date of shipping
- demand and supply on that particular point of time
- congestion charges if you’re shipping to busy ports
- currency adjustment
- fluctuation in fuel charges
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So you have listed your products in your ECA store and you’re ready for business. The cost of international shipping is subject to a number of factors. Depending on the product packages, rates may differ from one customer to another.
When determining how much to charge for shipping and handling that would be fair for you and your customers who are from other countries, you need to consider the following points:
- Transportation
International shipping will not only require
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