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EU shipments made easy with Crossborderit's IOSS representation

Crossborderit will help you simplify things by streamlining VAT compliance across the EU.

WooCommerce and Shopify retailers can be on IOSS thanks to the Crossborderit application

Crossborderit integrates with Shopify and WooCommerce apps along with the tax calculator, allowing merchants to calculate taxes at checkout

eCommerce automation reduces complexity in all processes

For others, their eCommerce platforms become a box. This configuration is often referred to as headless commerce.

How does Crossborderit's automated customs clearance work?

Crossborderit covers VAT rates, duties and trade restrictions for most countries in the world.

Calculating VAT for goods sold to EU member states

Online retailers selling goods to their customers in the EU must calculate, charge and pay VAT on all packages shipped, regardless of their value.

Advantages of automating our supply chain

This classic solution is also valuable when it comes to the service chain because such automation has important advantages for the company.

How does cash on delivery work?

Offering a cash on delivery method in your e-commerce checkout is an easy way to increase your sales, since your customers will have several payment options to choose from.

How to have an international eCommerce and sell your products abroad?

Do you dream of taking your business idea to other countries and getting an international ecommerce?

Green logistics: Why is it so important for the environment?

Green logistics is about modifying characteristic strategies and processes in order to generate less damage to the environment. The primary objective is to balance economic profitability with ecological efficiency.

Make shipping to the EU easier with CBIT

For markets, carriers and postal operators to comply with this, they have to switch to automatically generated electronic declarations. It is impossible to meet this demand manually.

Boost your cross-border sales with Crossborderit CBIT's IOSS representation

To declare VAT and other taxes in the EU through IOSS, the seller must have a representative in the EU.

ECommerce: risks faced by Internet sellers

Ecommerce is becoming an increasingly attractive sector for cybercriminals. What cyber risks do online retailers face? What are the key security issues that an ecommerce business needs to address?

Three strategies to scale through B2C eCommerce

Scaling through B2C e-commerce is possible. This will create a ripple effect that will transform the way the industry operates, creating opportunities to better serve customers and design more agile, resilient and sustainable businesses.

Top 6 global eCommerce trends to analyze

If there's one thing all the data has to report, it's that global eCommerce is not an option, it's a necessity. Your company's future, and perhaps even its existence, depends on it.

How to process returns quickly, easily and efficiently

E-commerce has changed the way companies sell. But shipping products to global customers brings with it a number of challenges, not least the logistical nightmare of product returns.

Beginner's Guide: How to be on IOSS

Registering for IOSS involves more than just getting a VAT number. Not only do you need to know how to register, but you also need to know how it will affect your business and your customers.

EU VAT declaration: CBIT makes it Easy

Trade between countries around the world and the European Union has slowed since 2021. Increased costs of doing business and, in many cases, unexpected value-added tax, customs and shipping costs are passed directly to the end customer.‍

IOSS: extended helping hand for retailers selling to EU countries

IOSS is a new VAT payment model for the import of goods into the EU, which can only be used for shipments up to EUR 150.

If you want to expand your ecommerce to international commerce you should take into account the HS codes

Unlike domestic commercial shipments, which are usually simpler, international shipments involve customs clearance at the border.

Automate EU VAT compliance with Crossborderit

Crossborderit's enhanced VAT compliance solutions provide global businesses with features that help navigate new laws for deemed suppliers OSS, IOSS and the marketplace across the EU.

European VAT and IOSS for businesses in the rest of the world

The main benefit of selling online is to reach customers all over the world. But to do that, you must be on IOSS.

Shipping insurance: Why, when and how should I use?

For many online sellers, shipping insurance can seem like a waste of money. Until a package arrives damaged or gets lost... that's when you wonder why you didn't invest a little extra money in one.

Why should I choose Crossborderit for IOSS registration?

IOSS intermediaries such as Crossborderit are onboarding customers and configuring processes with a better understanding of rules and systems.

Problems with VAT registration in the EU? Crossborderit helps you!

Understanding how VAT works in the EU can help you reach new markets. Not only are there now tools and platforms to support international sales, but consumers are more willing and able to shop across borders.

E-commerce pricing strategies: What it consists of and how you can implement it

When it comes to pricing products, your goal should not only be your bottom line, but also your brand's reputation.

Crossborderit (CBIT) can facilitate cross-border ecommerce shopping

When packages enter a country, they must be declared at customs. An electronic customs declaration required is for the customs broker to identify what goods are entering the country.

Grow your ecommerce by selling to the EU

The European Union has created a new special regime called Import One Stop-Shop (IOSS) for distance sales of low-value goods imported from third countries

Prepare your e-commerce for cross-border regulations in the EU

Since last year the new EU e-commerce reforms have had a far-reaching impact on domestic and international sellers doing business in Europe.

Believe your sales in the EU with IOSS registration

IOSS facilitates the clearance of goods imported into the EU, as well as the clearance of goods destined for customers in all other EU member states.

Cross-border ecommerce made easier with the help of Crossborderit (CBIT)

It is important to ensure that the electronic customs declaration is correct. That they include the correct HS code and that they are sent to customs.

Expand your E-Commerce sales by selling to Europe

Don't let your business be affected by Brexit and the new EU trade regulations.

The EU just made it easier for e-com merchants to sell in Europe

The Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) is here to help e-retailers with their EU sales, and with the help of Crossborderit's IOSS representation (CBIT) this will be very easy.

Five things to know about shipping to the EU

The main benefit of e-commerce is the possibility to reach customers all over the world and with the help of CBIT being present in the EU market will be much easier.

Shipping to the EU for small and large companies

Today, not only are there tools and platforms to support international sales, but it is already a trend that consumers are more willing to make online purchases abroad.

Why is Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) the best way to ship your products?

By offering a DDP shipping solution, a company creates a unique delivery experience for the customer by eliminating any unpleasant delivery surprises.

Ecommerce: Customer experience trends for 2022

To succeed in ecommerce, it is essential to look up from the computer and see the world through the eyes of your customers.

Ecommerce Challenges and Global Solutions

In the global world of e-commerce, online marketplaces face multiple challenges. Different regulations on cross-border trade make it difficult to sell globally.

Expand your ecommerce to the EU easily with the help of CBIT

If you are a non-EU company trading with the EU, you may have difficulties with EU trade regulations.

New rules on HS code assignment 2022

As of January 2022, the World Customs Organization publishes the 2022 edition of the HS Nomenclature which updates the HS code system.

Abandoned Cart Phenomenon: How to avoid lost sales in e-commerce

This abandonment phenomenon is a major problem for online stores that must be avoided.

"Emotional e-commerce" increases repeat purchases by 80%, retention by 58%

Transactional relationships describe customers who are more interested in price and speed of landed than in the actual shopping experience.

Components that enable proper supply chain management and an all-encompassing SaaS solution by Crossborderit (CBIT)

Crossborderit (CBIT) Offers a SaaS platform software where our solution allows you to upload your classifications, allows you to calculate the total import costs for the buyer.

Crossborderit (CBIT) acts on behalf of non-EU sellers

An Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) intermediary acts as a tax liaison between the IOSS scheme and remote sellers (specifically electronic interfaces such as e-tailers and web-based marketplaces)

Crossborderit tips: how to improve your ecommerce user experience

Let's evaluate all the aspects that make up your customer experience, and the actions you can take to make it even better.

What happens if a package has the wrong HS code or is incomplete?

If the proper HS code is not used, Customs will likely classify the product in the "Other" category for duty and tax purposes.

Shopify retailers can now be on IOSS thanks to Crossborderit app

The current Crossborderit application allows automated reporting of IOSS shipments. Future versions will allow for VAT collection within the payment.

How do shipments affect the customer experience and what is the best way to make a DDU vs. DDP shipment?

Offering too many shipping options can impose a large cognitive burden on the shopper and deter them from buying. People want cheap and fast or, ideally, a combination of the two.

The future of ecommerce and subscriptions

The subscription model meets all of these needs, delivering customer value with little effort and incredible growth opportunities for subscription-based businesses.

Changes in the assignment of HS Codes as of January 1, 2022

On January 1, 2022, the World Customs Organization (WCO) releases the HS 2022 edition of the nomenclature that updates the Harmonized System code system (HS codes).

VAT Agent in the EU: Sell easily and securely

The new system came into force in July 2021 and regulates the importation of goods into the European Union.

Discounting strategies and tactics that you can apply in your ecommerce

Offering the right discount, to the right shopper, at the right time is the ultimate goal.

B2B ecommerce trends and statistics to watch in 2022

In 2021, we've seen many trends advance and make their way into B2B ecommerce: mobile-first device adoption, personalization and omnichannel are just a few examples.

Ecommerce automation is redefining connections and complexity

Companies must find ways to reduce the increasing difficulty of change and leave room for deeper experimentation. Evolution depends on maintaining the speed and flexibility that made them successful as children.

IOSS and EU trade rules: Crossborderit has a sustainable solution

One of the biggest changes due to the EU reform is the new notification procedure. Electronic customs declarations are mandatory as of July 1, 2021. Crossborderit has developed a service to calculate taxes and duties.

Tips for building customer loyalty in your ecommerce during the holiday season

As we enter the month of December, it is getting closer and closer to the Christmas holidays, and with them the biggest sales season of the year.

Fiscal representation in the EU: Don't worry Crossborderit can help you.

Crossborderit's solutions are automated and AI (artificial intelligence) based, which helps companies save time and resources while handling large amounts of data almost instantly and accurately.

VAT regime in the European Union made easier with the help of Crossborderit (CBIT)

With Crossborderit (CBIT) it is easy to calculate, collect and pay taxes. With a simple pricing structure, CBIT can take care of IOSS for you, landed as a domestic shipment.

Benefits of automating HS code assignment

The HS code system can be very frustrating when first encountered. Fortunately, companies like Crossborderit (CBIT) can help you make sure your codes are correct to facilitate your international shipping.

See how CBIT manage Shopify merchants for IOSS shipments

The current Crossborderit application allows automatic reporting of IOSS shipments. Future versions will allow VAT collection at checkout.

IOSS: an expansion opportunity for online retailers

Until July 1, all orders under EUR 150 arriving in the European Union from other countries were exempt from customs clearance. As their value was very low, they could circulate without any problems.

Shopify retailers can now be on IOSS

The Crossborderit app, along with Shopify's tax and duty calculator, allows merchants to calculate taxes at checkout, report shipments using their CBIT IOSS number and enter EU countries under the new "one stop shop" rules.

How do ecommerce companies benefit from IOSS?

The European Union is making some major changes to its VAT rules, which were notable on July 1, 2021.

Crossborderit's IOSS intermediation service (CBIT) will help you to ship smoothly to the EU.

The Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) was established to facilitate and simplify the VAT declaration and payment of long distance sales of imported goods (value not exceeding €150).

10 frequently asked questions about CBIT integration on Shopify

Crossborderit answer 10 frequently asked questions about Shopify integration.

IOSS VAT return: Shopify and Crossborderit (CBIT) has the solution

Special arrangement returns can only be filed if a valid application for the use of special arrangements has been submitted to the tax authority.

Shopify and Crossborderit are your allies IOSS

For Shopify merchants, Crossborderit's CBIT is internalized with the app along with Shopify's tax and duty calculator that allows merchants to calculate taxes at checkout, report shipments using their CBIT IOSS number and enter EU countries under the new "one stop shop" rules.

VAT and ecommerce in the EU: what obligations do I have to comply with?

The new special VAT regimes OSS and IOSS focus on the member state of identification / registration the fulfillment of tax obligations for online sales that are territorially relevant within the Community.

How does buy now pay later work and how can it help you reduce cart abandonment?

The option to buy now and pay later is increasingly attracting customers at lower prices and can now be used to finance less expensive items such as clothing, sneakers, cosmetics and even something as basic as school supplies.

When is it necessary to use international warehouses?

Having international warehouse space means reducing both shipping costs and shipping times, giving you an advantage with a positive customer experience in an increasingly competitive delivery market.

Why should online stores and retailers care about omnichannel customer experiences?

Brands that offer a unified shopping experience win out over those that stick to one channel.

How to build loyalty with your e-commerce customers

When high-growth e-commerce companies move from short-term transactional relationships to building long-term emotional relationships, they see dramatic business results.

Black Friday and e-commerce: tips and strategies to increase sales

The countdown has begun, but there is still time to optimize your Black Friday 2021 ecommerce sales strategy.

E-commerce solutions: what to consider?

There are so many options available that choosing the best e-commerce solutions for your business can be exhausting. You should feel comfortable using the platforms you choose, and they should be able to grow with your business.

Crossborderit (CBIT) application and Shopify setup can help you

Physical customs controls have long been the predominant means of enforcing tax borders between countries. Many tax authorities have historically set specific minimum limits to minimize border friction and optimize resources.

What you need to know in order to sell to the European Union

The current cross-border experience needed an overhaul: selling internationally should be easier, better and more efficient, and as simple as selling domestically.

Shopify and Crossborderit now have an IOSS solution

UK-EU trade fell in the first three months of the year as Brexit and the Covid-19 crisis hit companies hard. One of the biggest problems was unexpected costs ended up affecting the end customer.

European one-stop shop ​is automated and simple with Shopify and Crossborderit

Retailers, when selling products to their customers in the EU, must calculate, charge and pay VAT on all packages shipped, regardless of their value.

What are the requirements for using Crossborderit's IOSS service (CBIT)?

The service is suitable for those sending goods from outside the EU to consumers in EU member countries. The service applies to shipments up to 150 €.

Crossborderit (CBIT) Helps you to expand to the European Union (EU) smoothly

On July 1, 2021, the EU VAT e-commerce package came into force to facilitate cross-border trade within and into the EU. By requiring fully digital handling of customs and VAT on all transactions, and with import VAT due on every shipment to the EU, it has already impacted all B2C e-commerce stakeholders, both in Europe and globally.

Crossborderit (CBIT) Integrates with Shopify

The Crossborderit app along with Shopify's tax and duty calculator allows merchants to calculate taxes at checkout, report shipments using their CBIT IOSS number, and enter EU countries under the new "one-stop-shop" rules.

How Shopify and Crossborderit integration can help you calculate the landed cost for your EU shipments

Crossborderit’s APP for Shopify makes these processes simple and efficient. Leveraging Shopify’s tax and duty calculator, merchants can calculate taxes directly at checkout and add the €1 fee for Crossborderit’s services, so customers have a clear idea of what they’re paying.

Sustainable ecommerce: long-term sustainable supply chains

A supply chain comprises the organizations, activities and procedures associated with all stages of the business processes of planning, sourcing, processing, manufacturing and delivery of goods and services.

Ecommerce automation: Save time and improve your customers' experience, CBIT can help with this

Every retailer executes hundreds of small tasks that take between two and five minutes every day. Individually, these don't seem like a significant waste of time. But all the tasks together eat up productivity and hinder growth.

What are the best tools to help you improve your e-commerce conversion rates?

From optimizing your site speed to offering discounts and free shipping, there are countless strategies and tactics to improve your conversion rate (CVR). But before you can begin researching how to best design your site for conversion rate optimization (CRO), it's critical to understand how shoppers navigate your online store and where you're losing leads and sales.

How to calculate international shipping costs?

International shipping can be overwhelming, especially when calculating these costs with a logistics operator.

HS Code: Is your company ready to expand into international trade?

To ensure that your products reach international customers efficiently and quickly, you must do everything possible to ensure smooth customs clearance for your products. That's what the HS code is all about.

Ecommerce is an alternative that helps businesses thrive, Crossborderit (CBIT) can be your best ally

Physical stores are struggling to stay afloat and meet healthcare requirements while remaining accessible to their communities. If you have in mind to expand your ecommerce business, you should consider the following.

E-customs declaration and the new European Union (EU) VAT rules

When goods enter a country, they must be declared at customs. Then, an electronic customs declaration is needed so that customs agents know what goods are being imported.

Supply chain automation: Crossborderit works for the future of the supply chain

Automating supply chains allows companies to gain greater market presence. Integrated management affects procurement, optimizing it, manages the order of warehouses to organize demand, and finally ensures maximum use of transportation.

Calculating VAT on goods sold to European Union (EU) member countries

Retailers when selling goods to their customers in the EU must calculate, charge and pay VAT on all packages shipped, regardless of their value.

Damon Baca on behalf of Crossborderit (CBIT) participates as a speaker at The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo

September 1, 2021

Damon Baca is an international trade expert and co-founder of Crossborderit, which works to digitize duties, taxes and tariffs to improve the customer experience.

Import One Stop Shop or special arrangement: Who owes import sales tax?

September 1, 2021

CBIT has it covered for you. With easy onboarding and simple, flat shipping rates, it will be a breeze to calculate duties, collect them and even pay them for you.

Tips to improve user experience in ecommerce

September 1, 2021

The purchases we make from our computers, mobiles and tablets are becoming more and more frequent and the products we buy on the Internet are becoming more and more varied.

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo US - Crossborderit (CBIT)

September 1, 2021

The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is here. With over 100 speakers, more than 3,000 visitors and 200 suppliers, this event is undoubtedly the opportunity to create new strategic connections with organizations that can tailor their offerings to your business needs.

The role of ecommerce in the modernization of customs processes

September 1, 2021

The growth of e-commerce has energized the economy in an unprecedented way

What sellers should know about EU IOSS intermediaries?

September 1, 2021

The use of IOSS is voluntary, not mandatory. However, the benefits of IOSS will make it an attractive option for many retailers and B2C e-commerce marketplaces, the benefits of IOSS will make it an attractive option for many retailers and B2C e-commerce marketplaces, as well as their customers.

Reasons why you should attend The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo

August 23, 2021

The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the premier retail-focused supply chain and logistics expo in the U.S., visitors will be able to create new business relationships with hundreds of suppliers that will keep your business ahead of the curve. Improving your supply chain will reduce costs, improve the customer experience and make you a household name in retail.

How does IOSS affect ecommerce?

August 23, 2021

The new IOSS system introduced by the EU was created to simplify VAT reporting for online distance sellers, along with the removal of the EU's low value shipping allowance of €22.

Issues facing online marketplaces in the face of new EU VAT rules

August 23, 2021

The new EU VAT regulations that came into force on July 1, online marketplaces and their sellers will have much greater compliance obligations.

Crossborderit will be part of The Retail Supply Chain Logistics Expo

August 23, 2021

We are excited to announce Crossborderit CBIT will be participating in The Retail Supply Chain Logistics Expo taking place September 1-2, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.