Cross-Border
8 posts on cross-border.
3PL Fulfillment Pricing in 2026: China vs the United States vs Europe
Every 3PL bill is built from the same five components. What changes by region is the pricing model: published China rates near $0.99 per order, US surveys at $3.20 plus a storage meter, and Europe mostly quoting in private. All three priced from named sources, with the 2026 duty rules that changed the answer.
China 3PL vs US 3PL: The Real Cost and Speed Math
USPS prices by where a parcel enters its network, not by where the goods were made. The same 1 lb parcel to Manhattan is $7.61 inducted in New York and $10.67 inducted in Los Angeles. The whole comparison, worked from published rate cards.
Batteries, Liquids and Cosmetics: What You Can Actually Ship From China (and How)
Batteries, liquids and cosmetics are rarely banned. They are misrouted. The IATA rules, the FDA and EU cosmetics files, and the lanes that carry them.
Dropshipping in Europe in 2026: How to Start, Where to Sell, and Why the €3 Duty Helps You
Europe is headed for a $702B ecommerce market in 2026 with 78% of internet users already buying online. The best markets to enter, the tax flow, and why the new €3 duty favors professional sellers.
EU De Minimis Ends July 1, 2026: The €3 Parcel Duty and How to Keep Shipping China-Direct to Europe
On July 1, 2026 the EU ends the €150 duty-free threshold and charges €3 per item on low-value parcels. The per-item math that decides who stays profitable, and how to keep shipping China-direct to Europe.
Section 321 in 2026: How DTC Brands Ship China-Direct Without Paying Duty
The de minimis exemption survived 2025 repeal attempts. Here is how to ship from China to US customers under $800 with zero duty, plus when to route around it.
What TEMU and SHEIN Taught Every DTC Brand About Cross-Border Fulfillment
You will never have TEMU's ad budget. But the cross-border fulfillment playbook they proved out is now available to anyone shipping 100+ orders a month.
Why China-Based Fulfillment Quietly Won (And How To Use It Without Looking Cheap)
For a decade brands hid the China origin. Now they market it. The shift from US-warehouse 3PL to China-direct fulfillment, and how to do it without the cheap-dropship association.
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