Avoid truck freight shipments to the U.S. like the PLAGUE | Selling

shallow_karl · 2026-06-20T14:49:07.372792Z

It is a regulatory nightmare and can be horrifically expensive. The time it takes to process such shipments, i.e. a pallet with goods on it, is daunting and will deter customers.Shipping a box is one thing, but the moment weight dictates you must use a pallet, it becomes very discouraging. You need a shipping company, a border broker, the skid/pallet hasto be certified pest-free, or made of plastic. Add to this at least 8 forms that must be filled out, requiring you and the customer to disclose business information and certificatesyou don't need to ship boxes. Also, you may need certificates of origin for the products which are basically a no-go for anything older as it may be impossible to prove (even though asan example, the item may have been produced by a well-know American company and should not be subject to duties) the origin to the customs robot's satisfaction.

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