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What are the most common delays in customs?
To avoid customs holdups it's important to understand the causes of the majority of customers delays. Learn what this DHL study uncovered as the most common causes.
20 US Free Trade Agreements
Consider these 20 Free Trade Agreements when you are looking at where to export your product.
What is the USMCA?
The United States, Mexico, and Canada updated NAFTA to create the new USMCA. The new agreement went into effect July 1, 2020.
Hong Kong: Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 2021 Update
Neutral Delivery Service (NDS)
Also known as Blind Shipping, NDS is a service DHL offers that keeps the declared value of the shipment hidden from the receiver.
How do I legalize my shipping documents?
Legalized Paperwork is a special type of process that is done for certain types of shipments traveling to specific destinations.
When do I need a Certificate of Origin?
In many cases, a chamberized Certificate of Origin is required when you ship to a country the U.S. has a trade agreement with, and you wish to get reduced or be exempt from duty.
China Customs Regulations
Dubai Customs Regulations
Australia U.S. Free Trade Agreement
Whether you ship to and from Australia exclusively – or to other regions, as well – Preferred Shipping and DHL Express have you covered with speed, support and unparalleled international expertise.
What is an EEI, and when do I need to file one?
How do I calculate dimensional weight for DHL?
Dimensional weight (commonly called “dim weight”) is used in shipping to determine the cubic space a package occupies in a plane.
What is the difference between a commercial and pro forma invoice?
When do I need a USMCA Certificate of Origin?
Regulatory Forms for International Shipments
When do I need to chamberize my shipping documents?
Any shipment that requires a Certificates of Origin, or if your consignee requests one, must be chamberized by a U.S. chapter of the Chamber of Commerce to be valid.
How to Become IATA-Certified in Handling Dangerous Goods
When do I need to legalize my shipping documents?
Are medical samples allowed on DHL Express?
Medical shipments vary by country. This article includes many of the forms you will need based on local regualtions.
How do I estimate my duties & taxes and check for Restricted Parties?
What commodities are prohibited on DHL Express?
There are some things DHL Express won't transport in general, though individual countries may have stricter policies.
What is the DHL Capabilities Tool?
What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)?
Can I ship weapons or ammunitions internationally?
Using DHL Express, the shipment of arms, weapons and/or ammunition is prohibited. This includes antique firearms.
These 5 Packing Tips Can Save Money on Shipping
Can I ship live animals, hatchlings or eggs?
DHL Express prohibits shipments with any kind of live animals including: insects, pupae, worms, tortoises, frogs, crabs, lobster, crawfish, fish, hatchling eggs or birds.
How to Ship Lithium Batteries
How do I chamberize my shipping documents?
When making shipments to countries the U.S. has trade agreements with, or when the shipment's consignee requests it, you may need to provide a chamberized Certificate of Origin with your shipping documents.