How do you ship ecommerce orders into the U.S. from overseas?
To ship ecommerce orders into the U.S. from overseas you need an international carrier service, complete customs documents (accurate description, declared value and country of origin), and a plan for import duties, because the U.S. de minimis duty-free exemption is suspended. ExperShip compares international services from UPS, FedEx and DHL, creates the customs documents with the label, and tracks the parcel to your buyer's door.
| Order | Ship to | Service | Docs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify #7323 | Philadelphia, PA | FedEx Home Delivery | label |
| Shopify #7326 | Austin, TX | USPS Ground Advantage | label |
| Amazon 112-4875881 | Atlanta, GA | UPS Worldwide Expedited | label + customs |
| API ord_u4ne | Phoenix, AZ | UPS Ground | label |
CUSTOMS FORM · Amazon 112-4875881
- Contents
- Ceramic mugs (2)
- Declared value
- USD 48.00
- Country of origin
- Spain
- Reason
- Merchandise
how it works
Shipping a cross-border order with ExperShip.
- 01Compare international services
Rates and estimated delivery for each service to the buyer's U.S. address.
- 02Describe the contents
Contents, declared value and country of origin, the data customs needs.
- 03Label and customs docs together
The customs paperwork is created in the same step as the label.
- 04Track to the door
Updates flow back to the order and the buyer is notified along the way.
cross-border-shipping · benefits
What cross-border sellers get.
Customs docs with every label
No separate tool, no paperwork separated from the box.
International and U.S. carriers together
Compare services across UPS, FedEx, USPS and DHL.
Addresses checked first
U.S. addresses validated before the parcel leaves your hands.
Freight for inventory
Moving stock in bulk? ExperShip also runs LCL ocean freight from Turkey to the U.S.
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Things to know before you ship into the U.S.
- The U.S. de minimis duty-free exemption is suspended: low-value parcels can owe duties
- Every parcel needs an accurate description, value and country of origin
- An HTS code on the customs documents helps classify goods and estimate duty
- Decide who pays duties, you or the buyer, before you set prices
faq
Cross-border sellers questions.
Guides to go deeper:
Do low-value parcels still enter the U.S. duty-free?
No. The U.S. de minimis exemption has been suspended since August 29, 2025, so low-value parcels can owe duties and fees. Check the current CBP rules for your goods.
Does ExperShip create customs documents for parcels to the U.S.?
Yes. Customs documents are created with the international label from the contents, declared value and country of origin you provide.
Can ExperShip quote landed cost or ship DDP?
Not yet. DDP and landed cost quotes are planned. Today you can estimate duties with the free U.S. import duty estimator.
Which carriers can I use to ship into the U.S.?
ExperShip compares international services from carriers including UPS, FedEx and DHL Express for each parcel.
What if I am shipping inventory, not individual orders?
ExperShip also runs LCL ocean freight from Turkey to the U.S. for sellers moving stock in bulk.
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