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Learn how to correctly specify the customs code for goods for international shipments: TN ZED, HS code, rules for the EU, IOSS, and Western Bid requirements. A practical guide for sellers to avoid delays at customs and mistakes in documentation.
Learn what an IOSS number is for shipping to the EU, where to find the tax code on Etsy or eBay, how to correctly enter it in Western Bid, and how to avoid double VAT charges at customs.
Gemological and cultural expertise for international shipments: who needs it, for which goods, what documents should be added to the parcel, and what restrictions apply to art, jewelry, stones, metals, and collectible items.
Customs charges for international shipping: how duties, VAT, and customs thresholds work, who pays import taxes, what disclaimer to include in the listing, and how to prepare shipments to the United Kingdom without mistakes.
Find out who needs LUCID for delivery to Germany, how to register, enter into a contract for packaging disposal, and avoid problems with VerpackG. A practical explanation for Ukrainian sellers who ship parcels to customers in Germany.
Find out which duty-free threshold for importing goods applies in different countries when the buyer pays duties and taxes, how shipping affects the customs value, and why it's important to check the latest import rules before shipment.
Find out which goods require an export permit from Ukraine, when certificates, expert assessments or other documents are required, which categories are prohibited from being sent via Western Bid, and how to avoid blocking, fines and problems at customs.
Learn how to correctly compose a concise product description for international shipping: what to include, how to describe the purpose and material of the product, which mistakes to avoid, and how to prevent your shipment from being delayed at customs.
Find out which countries offer express delivery from Ukraine via Western Bid, which destinations are included in the 100+ countries list worldwide, and in which countries shipping is temporarily or permanently unavailable.
Find out how returns to Western Bid's warehouse in the United States work, the processing times, how long free storage lasts, and the rates that apply to receiving, dispatch, paid storage, and returns to Ukraine.