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Guides and stories about sending parcels abroad.
EUDR: what to check before shipping goods to or from the EU
Check which goods fall under EUDR, the application dates and the documents businesses should prepare before shipping to or from the EU.
EU product identifiers: what online sellers need for customs
Prepare product identifiers for relevant EU distance-sale imports up to EUR 150 before mandatory reporting starts on 1 November 2026.
The €3 duty on purchases from outside the EU: how it works
A new customs duty has applied to eligible low-value imports since 1 July 2026. Learn when €3 applies and why one parcel may cost more.
EU handling fee: how it differs from customs duty
The announced €2 EU handling fee, its scope and how it differs from customs duty, VAT and courier charges.
FedEx import fees: what the extra charges cover
Inbound Processing Fee and Disbursement Fee in FedEx Italy’s public terms: amounts, calculation and differences from taxes.
Shipping restrictions: what to check before packing
How to check the goods, route and carrier before sending a parcel, with official sources and a practical checklist.
EU customs reform: the timetable for businesses
EU Customs Authority and the Data Hub: when the rules apply and how the transition affects different businesses.
UPS Quantum View Manage: checking the move to My Choice for Business
UPS has announced the retirement of Quantum View Manage. What users should check in their shipment reports and notifications.
EUCDM update: what it means for customs data
What the August EU customs data model update covers and what online shops and integration teams should check.
UPS API token expiry: what your integration should check
How to handle expires_in in UPS OAuth responses, reuse tokens and avoid errors when access expires.
Dimensional weight: why a light parcel can cost more
How to measure a packed parcel, understand dimensional weight and avoid mistakes when requesting a shipping quote.
Commercial invoice: what to prepare for customs
The invoice details needed for a sale, gift, sample or return.