Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce

In Episode 8 of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast, hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and co-host Aaron Bezzant, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Strategy, continue their exploration of Canada's CARM project. Joined by brokerage experts Alan Dewar and Mackenzie West from GHY International, they delve into the history, challenges, and impact of the CBSA Assessment and Revenu...

If you are confused or worried about CARM and its implications for ecommerce businesses selling into Canada, you are not alone. This week’s episode simplifies the Canadian Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, an essential topic for any e-commerce business operating in or expanding into Canada. Join Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos’ Head of Global Trade Str...

Have you ever wondered how HS codes are assigned to products? Join hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and cohost Aaron Bezzant, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Strategy, for an enlightening discussion in episode 6 of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast. In this episode. They are joined by guests Chanel Barnes, Zonos' Classify Product Manager, and Jonathan Sullivan, Zonos&apo...

Dive into the relatively new and complex world of non-resident, low-value tax schemes in episode 5 of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast. In this episode, Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and cohost Aaron Bezzant, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Strategy, explore the interesting evolution of tax collection on low-value imports in recent years—from US state tax collection and nexus h...

Discover the many fees shippers and shoppers encounter on cross-border shipments. In this episode, Clint and Aaron dive into the complex world of the often hidden or surprise fees associated with getting an international shipment across borders and to its final destination, including ways to reduce or avoid them. The hosts shed light on various fees like disbursement, prepayment, complex entry, cu...

On episode 3 of the Decoding Cross-border Ecommerce podcast, Clint and Aaron delve into the reasons postal services have not been able to offer a DDP solution. They compare the streamlined processes of express carriers like DHL Express with the obstacles encountered by postal services when trying to calculate and collect duty and tax. The hosts emphasize the importance of control over the clearanc...

In Episode 2 of "Decoding Cross-border Ecommerce," our hosts tackle the significant challenges and potential losses retailers face when selling internationally, offering insights and strategies to avoid these problems. By simplifying complex issues, this episode will help retailers learn how to build trust with international shoppers and grow their business globally.  Hosts Clint Reid, F...

In the first episode of the "Decoding Cross-border Ecommerce" podcast, hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Strategy, delve into the significance of de minimis values in international ecommerce. They discuss how different countries use de minimis thresholds to streamline tax collection and reduce the administrative burden on both...