4 tips for getting customs declaration information right when sending parcels overseas with MyPost Business
MyPost Business helps take your business to the world. Customs regulations are strict, so we’ve put together four tips to help you successfully send parcels overseas.
Key points
- Getting customs details right is essential to ensure parcels arrive overseas successfully.
- MyPost Business has features that make providing correct customs information easy.
- The HS tariff code and prohibited/restricted status are now automatically generated based on the item description.
Keep these tips in mind when providing details for your parcels and improve delivery success.
1. Complete the HS tariff code
An Harmonised System tariff code (HS tariff code) is a code assigned to items which helps customs authorities easily identify which taxes or duties to charge. When creating the label in MyPost Business, you can easily search for the item you’re shipping, and the HS tariff code will be populated automatically. Learn more about HS Tariff codes here.
2. Be aware of restricted and prohibited items
Check the goods you’re sending aren’t restricted or prohibited in the destination country. When sending parcels overseas using MyPost Business, restricted or prohibited articles are flagged automatically when you complete the Item description for HS tariff code field. You can learn more about prohibited and restricted items here.
3. Correct addresses
Sometimes the simplest things can hold up a parcel. Double-check the addresses for your business and customer are complete and correct. Where possible, utilise integrations to reduce double-handling and human errors.
4. Complete details
Having complete details including a phone number and/or email address for both your business and your customer gives customs an easy way to reach out to query any issues. It could be the difference between your parcel arriving on time - or making a round trip.
Save time when sending parcels overseas
Peter Cristiano, a MyPost Business Senior Manager, says the features are a huge time-saver for merchants.
“They no longer have to go offline to look up information. It’s now an intuitive process. They type in the item description and the HS tariff code will populate automatically.”
At this stage, you will be alerted if the item is a dangerous or prohibited good in the country of destination.
Peter says, “We’re more proactive with prohibited goods because sometimes the merchant only realises it’s prohibited when they’re notified by customs in that country. So we’re helping them be on the front foot.”
Learn more about expanding overseas in our International Shipping Playbook.
Unlock more savings with international parcel sending
The more you send, the more you save – on both domestic and international deliveries. Moving up the five savings bands could earn businesses up to 35% off international parcel sending.
Peter says, “Sending 10 parcels overseas will obviously cost more than sending 10 parcels domestically. But where businesses reap the reward is when their revenue unlocks a higher tier that lets them access more savings.”
Save time and money with MyPost Business international sending
Save time and money with MyPost Business international sending
Save up to 35% on international sending with MyPost Business and make sending overseas easier, with smarter features including auto populating the HS tariff code. Sign up for free today.
