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Grow your expertise in selling cross-border with our educational tools, articles, and research reports 

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REPORT

Global ecommerce market trends report 2024/25

We partnered with Reuters Events to dive into the challenges businesses face when selling or shipping cross-border. Read the report to learn about key industry trends, emerging issues, challenges, and recommendations for cross-border success.

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GUIDE

Navigating the crosswinds of cross-border ecommerce

Authored by Digital Commerce 360, this report summarizes the state of cross-border ecommerce, the regulatory hurdles and recommendations to help retailers and consumer goods manufacturers take advantage of the growth in cross-border ecommerce

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Guides

GUIDE

The ultimate guide to HS code classification

Applying the wrong Harmonized System (HS) codes is a problem many businesses don’t even know they have. If you’re trading, or planning to trade internationally, our guide can help you get your HS codes right, pay the applicable duties, and avoid unnecessary delays in customs.

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GUIDE

Avalara Cross-Border product guide

Navigating international trade rules and regulations is complex. Challenges include classifying product catalogs, managing accurate trade documentation, and ensuring compliance. Our guide can help you streamline the classification process, adapt to changing rules and regulations, and reduce the risk of noncompliance.

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GUIDE

Global sales regulations by country

Expanding into new markets is an exciting milestone for your business – but across each new border lie complex tax compliance challenges. Our guide can help you effectively navigate these roadblocks as your business grows.

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Webinars

WEBINAR

Trade and Tariff Tuesdays

Global trade is evolving, are you keeping up? Avalara experts explore key global trade issues pertinent to businesses already trading globally and those considering it. 

WEBINAR

Simplify Harmonized System codes to support global trade

Understanding Harmonized System (HS) codes is crucial for classifying products when importing or exporting goods. Learn the business challenges associated with HS code classification and how Avalara solutions can help.

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How tariffs and trade wars will impact cross-border ecommerce

Expert speakers on cross-border regulations explain how online sellers can deal with tariff volatility and regulatory changes implemented by the European Union, United States and other governments, and explain five key strategies that can help retailers and brands succeed in selling to the world’s online shoppers — even in a time of turmoil.

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Avalara Cross-Border solutions

See how Avalara Cross-Border solutions can help you navigate the complexities of global commerce.

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Blog

BLOG

How to prepare for new tariffs

Keeping track of changing tariff requirements and being prepared to implement – and undo – them is challenging for businesses. Fortunately, automating compliance can help.

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BLOG

How to handle U.S.-China tariffs and the eventual end of de minimis

President Donald Trump has recently issued executive orders imposing additional tariffs on China and nearly 60 other countries.  In this blog post, we delve into the related issues and how businesses can best respond to them.

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Understanding Trump tariff policy changes

Talk of Trump tariffs has dominated news cycles since the 47th president returned to the Oval Office. Tariff changes are part of the “Trump Effect,” according to the White House, and their effects are being felt nationwide. Businesses certainly feel the impact when tariffs change virtually overnight.

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Products

PRODUCTS

Avalara Cross-Border

Chart a course for global success with international tax compliance solutions. Your one-stop shop for end-to-end international trade compliance

PRODUCTS

Avalara Tariff Code Classification

Automate the assignment of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes with Avalara Tariff Code Classification. Reduce costs and increase margins as you sell to more customers in more places.

PRODUCTS

Avalara AvaTax Cross-Border

Drive cross-border sales with a unified checkout solution that optimizes customer experience. Avalara AvaTax Cross-Border calculates and estimates customs duties and import taxes in real time.

CUSTOMER STORIES

Hear what our customers have to say

“The Self-Serve Tariff Code Classification tool has transformed the way our merchants approach international shipping.” 

  • Shea Felix 
  • Vice President, GlobalPost International
Global Post

“I’d have to hire at least three people with tax experience to do the work that Avalara is doing for us.” 

  • Jason Macatangay 
  • CFO, Threadless
Global Post

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