Cross-border sales
Take your business global — and manage the challenges of international customs duties and import taxes with ease.
Keep customers — and customs authorities — happy
Getting the tax right on cross-border sales is vital for both you and your customers. It can also be frustrating, thanks to a maze of tariff codes (also known as Harmonized System/HS codes) and customs regulations. Avalara’s automated solutions let you shift your focus to what matters most: your business.
Item Classification
Avalara Item Classification makes it easier for you to sell anywhere in the world, thanks to an automated process that identifies and maps highly accurate tariff codes to your products.
Get products to customers faster, while freeing your employees from the headache of figuring out HS codes and country-specific tariffs
Have more confidence in your tariff codes, with an automated solution that’s always up to date
Reduce the possibility of your products being held up in customs — so your international customers don’t face unnecessary delays
AvaTax Cross-Border
AvaTax Cross-border seamlessly calculates customs duties and import taxes, wherever your business sells.
Automate calculation of customs duty and import tax so customers know what to expect.
Calculate and pay duties up front, so you can lower the risk of frustrated international customers sending shipments back.
Don’t be caught off guard by new customs rules or tariff codes — AvaTax is updated regularly in order to reflect recent changes that could impact your business.
Recommended Resources
IDC evaluates the complexity of cross-border e-commerce and the role tax technology plays in facilitating international transactions.
Survey results from NAPCO Research identify the top issues online retailers have when selling cross-border and how they are addressing them.
From item classification to duties calculation, get the information you need to stay compliant and reduce your risk of penalties, fees, and unhappy customers.
