In recent years, with the development of cross-border e-commerce platforms, more and more sellers choose to open stores on TikTok. After opening a store, sellers need to choose suitable logistics and delivery services. So, let’s learn about TikTok UK What is dedicated line logistics? How to deliver goods?
1. TikTok dedicated line logistics service is mainly for the following two situations.
1. Local sellers: These merchants can arrange their own logistics and do not need to pay additional logistics fees.
2. Cross-border sellers: These merchants need to choose the dedicated logistics service provided by the platform. If the merchant does not provide a British VAT tax number, the logistics fee charged by the platform does not include the VAT rate. If the merchant has provided it, the logistics fee charged by the platform includes 20% VAT tax. Merchants can use this part of the tax to deduct the tax payable, and there is no additional cost to the merchant itself. In theory, as long as the cross-border merchant fills in the British VAT tax number on the e-commerce platform, the e-commerce platform will issue a shipping fee of +20 %VAT invoice. Logistics fees will be deducted from the merchant’s undistributed account at the logistics fee + VAT rate.
This article introduces that after merchants provide a VAT tax number on the cross-border e-commerce platform and it is verified to be valid, they can enjoy the service of VAT=20% in the logistics fee charged by the platform. Merchants can use it to deduct taxes payable and do not constitute additional costs. The cross-border e-commerce platform provides merchants with a very convenient service: merchants can fill in the British VAT tax number on the platform, and after verification and certification, they can enjoy the service of including 20% VAT tax in the logistics fees charged by the platform. The advantage of this service is that merchants can use this tax to deduct the tax payable. If the deduction cannot be completed, they can continue to apply for a tax refund.
2. How to deliver goods from tiktok store.
1. Single piece delivery.
After logging in to the tiktok store backend, perform operations in [Order-Order Management]. The meaning of order status is as follows.
(1) Unpaid: For unpaid orders, the platform will remind the buyer to pay at 15 minutes and 16 hours. If payment remains unpaid for more than 48 hours, the order will be automatically canceled and the buyer will also receive a reminder.
(2) Awaiting shipment.
If the order status shows “Cancellation
requested”, it means the buyer applies to cancel the order, and the merchant needs to respond (accept or reject) within 48 hours. If there is no response for more than 48 hours, the order will be automatically canceled.
For orders that have already been paid, Sellers need to print the picking list and receipt within 48 hours, pack the package and affix the receipt. Sellers need to contact the courier company themselves or use self-delivery to deliver the package to the warehouse within 72 hours. The address is indicated on the receipt. If it is convenient, you can also choose the nearest sorting center to deliver the package.
The package has been shipped. The logistics company contracted by the platform will complete all procedures such as transportation and customs clearance.
(4) Secondary redispatch (delivery failed order)
If the order’s logistics status is “Delivery.” can’t be
completed”, then for orders placed on or before March 21, 2022, sellers can initiate a rescheduling application to the platform customer service within 12 days (inclusive) of the status display (each order can only be submitted once).
(5) Order export.
Merchants can filter orders according to some conditions, and then click “Export”. The system will generate a new report. The one marked in red is a new report. You can click ” Download” to export. Merchants can export orders within the last 90 days, and can export up to 15,000 order records at a time. The list includes the most complete product information.
2. Batch shipping.
< p>After logging in to the tiktok store backstage, proceed in [Shipping – Batch Shipping]
Step 1: Batch printing
Sellers need to prepare the corresponding heat. sensitive printer and thermal paper. You can filter according to the conditions and select the orders that need to be printed. Currently, up to 50 orders can be printed in batches at one time.
Step 2: Batch delivery
Filter the orders according to the conditions, and then click “Bulk delivery of all filtered orders”. Currently, up to 500 orders can be shipped in batches at one time.
The above introduction is TikTok’s UK dedicated logistics. Related knowledge: On TikTok in the UK, there is a dedicated logistics service. Generally speaking, the delivery platform is mainly divided into two methods, one is “Tiktok delivery” and the other is “seller delivery”. How is it specific? The choice of shipping method depends on the seller’s preference. Moreover, the tiktok platform also cooperates with official logistics providers. Nowadays, there are many sellers opening stores on the tiktok platform, so it is very important to master the logistics channels and methods.