During the peak season of cross-border e-commerce, opportunities and challenges for increasing sales coexist. However, the recent increase in inspections by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has brought additional pressure and trouble to cross-border sellers. This means more delivery delays and possible detention fines, which is bad news for sellers. So how to deal with it?
1. Shipping in advance
Cross-border sellers can adopt the strategy of shipping in advance to deal with the logistics delays caused by the extended inspection time. Shipping goods to overseas warehouses in advance can ensure timeliness and ensure that the goods can be delivered to customers on time.
2. Compliance declaration
Strictly follow customs requirements, make import and export declarations, and provide accurate and clear information. Avoid violations such as concealment and false reporting to avoid triggering inspections and fines. Compliance declaration is the key to avoiding unnecessary trouble.
3. Choose a reliable freight forwarder
The professionalism of the freight forwarder is crucial. Choosing a reliable freight forwarder can avoid problems such as cargo delays, increased costs, and even cargo loss. Sellers need to carefully choose a suitable freight forwarding partner to ensure that the goods can be transported to the destination safely and stably.
4. Make plans in advance
During the peak season, emergencies may occur frequently. Therefore, cross-border sellers need to formulate response strategies and plans in advance. In this way, they can not only respond quickly in emergencies, but also reduce losses.
5. Full cooperation
If selected for inspection, sellers need to fully cooperate and provide the required documents and information. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information so that it can pass the inspection as soon as possible and reduce delays.
During the peak season of cross-border e-commerce, sellers face various challenges, especially logistics issues. However, by preparing in advance, operating in compliance, choosing reliable partners, and actively cooperating with inspections, sellers can minimize negative impacts as much as possible, ensure a smooth peak season, and achieve sales goals. The most important thing is to stay calm, face challenges bravely, and actively seek solutions to effectively reduce losses and ensure the smooth progress of business.