Next Stop: The World

To prevent these surprises, several elements must be considered:
■ the duty or tariff;
■ whether the product being ship-ped is subject to tariffs;
■ whether or not customs processing fees will be applied; and
■ the shipping costs themselves.

“When a package arrives in France, for example, and the person is faced with paying customs processing charges, that can be a big shock,” he says. “There shouldn’t be any surprises along the route.” Because tariffs vary, catalogers should research what regulations apply to their goods.