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We show you the advantages of shipping to the United States.

The US customs offers a series of benefits that are worth taking advantage of for you who want to publicize your brand and internationalize your products:

• It is the third country with the largest population in the world, which implies the possibility of a large audience for the presentation of various merchandise.
• It is one of the countries with the highest per capita consumption expenditures, which is equivalent to high volumes of purchases.
• It has Free Trade Agreements that benefit the entry of merchandise without having to pay a duty or with a lower percentage than other destinations.
• Freight costs due to the large volume of shipments leaving from Colombia are excellent.

Other little secrets you did not know about US customs:

• The United States manages one of the most flexible customs for the entry of Courier merchandise.
• They do not have restrictions on the quantity or weight of the merchandise, which facilitates trade.
• You can send food with INVIMA registration and some medicines as long as the necessary documentation is attached in both cases.
• Shipments to the United States, declared in a value less than USD 800 do not generate tax for the recipient.

Tips to attract customers in the United States

• The American likes clear rules, and that they are well organized in writing will give your sales a bonus.

When shipping to the United States, we recommend you always to tell the customer what are the steps to follow to purchase your products, for example:

1. Select the model and write to us to confirm availability.
2. Send your complete personal data (name, address and telephone number) to prepare the price of the products and the cost of shipping.
3. Make the payment of the product and receive confirmation of your purchase.
4. We process your order within 24 hours and send you a tracking number for you to follow up.

• When generating the quote for your products, include the shipping cost, in this way you will not lose the purchase intention and you will be more agile when closing a sale.

• If you constantly sell the same products, generate a standard package and request a shipping quote to the United States in dollars, that way the rate to send the price to your potential buyers will always be available.

• As part of your sales strategy, include in the information that you can deliver your products anywhere in the United States in a maximum of 5 business days and that a tracking number will always be available to follow up the shipment.

• The different areas of the United States always maintain the same rate, the only city that handles a different rate is Miami. You can then consider the same delivery time and freight rate if you have already made a shipment with us to the United States.

Focus on increasing the sales of your company, and let us take care of the logistics to the United States for you.

If you are looking to position your products abroad, shipping to the United States will be decisive for the beginning.

For further advice, contact us.

As an international logistics company, we understand that safe packaging is essential for the proper transfer of your packages, since it protects them during the journey. It is also important for other reasons. Get to know them:

• Accommodation of the articles to be sent.

Carrying out a correct and organized arrangement of the articles, as compressed as possible, allows a safe packaging, as they are prevented from moving by compression, they will arrive free of blows, breaks or spills.

On the other hand, selecting the proper box for shipping will not increase the cost of the Volumetric Weight fee.

The box must be appropriate to the size of the product and no larger than required, avoiding crushing. Packaging is the first impression you make on the customer, make a delivery as attractive as possible at its destination.

• Attractive organization to look at.

Well-organized packaging represents your business to the consumer, making them an ambassador who will speak for itself.

Having characteristics that differentiate you from others will allow your brand to position itself in the consumer’s mind and request your services again or recommend you to other users.

• Easy handling when unpacking.

The safe and easy packaging process works with the recipient by being able to handle products quickly upon receipt. Try to pack in small boxes that do not exceed a weight of 20 kg, reducing the risk of damage due to falls of very heavy boxes.

Having more boxes does not generate surcharges in the cost of shipping, because it is the same final weight, you will only have a better distribution of the merchandise.

• Adequate handling of the merchandise.

An adequate and coherent packaging with the merchandise, will allow the recognition at sight of the type of product; if it requires a more special treatment, if it is about fragility, even if they are products that need to be transferred the same day or not. From there the specific care that your merchandise will receive is deduced.

An extra…

Our packaging process meets the requirements and regulations adjusted to the labeling policies in force in each country.

Well-protected merchandise reduces loss and damage. Packaging in logistics requires the use of metal, paper, cardboard, wood and plastic, depending on the product to be shipped.

Types of safe packaging from Envíos Market

We use different packaging:

1. Envelope: it is a cardboard envelope to add documents, it prevents them from wrinkling or bending.
2. Security bag: special waterproof bag for small packages.
3. Cardboard boxes: in optimal condition, new because they offer adequate resistance and without marks. They are adjusted to the needs of your shipment and are reinforced with plastic tape.
4. Huacales for pieces of art such as paintings, sculptures or other delicate shipments that need protection on wood.
5. Bubble wrap.
6. Pallets to pack removals. They optimize space which is equivalent to saving.

The good condition of your package or document to the destination is our goal. ABOUT US

You can count on a shipping company like ENVÍOS MARKET, because:

• We compare all the rates of all available international carriers without making any additional cost.

You do not need to go to each of the carriers to check the prices and find out which is the most convenient price, we work with the rates published by the carrier (we have them all available) and with our work system we give you the best options in record time.

• We provide advice on foreign trade, key in the process: considering the pain that a frustrated shipment can generate for those who send and receive, it is that we conscientiously dedicate ourselves to the study of the various customs, to:
  • Know in advance if your product can reach its destination or not, or
  • Be attentive in case that the receiving customs requests any extra documentation.
  • Warn clients about very high taxes or
  • Indicate the additional permission required if it is a product with restrictions.
  • Among other scenarios

ADVANTAGES OF HAVING A SHIPPING COMPANY:

A demonstrative example of having a shipping company, can be seen with the Mexican customs, which has severe restrictions and practically does not allow the entry of textiles, however, Envíos Market, manages to make the shipment of textiles to Mexico legally using extra documentation.

For this reason, we emphasize the need for advice in foreign trade and customs, to protect your brand and position it abroad with an appropriate image.

• We offer you our experience for more than 10 years, advising and working with international shipments:
  • We help you select the best option to make the shipment.
  • We prepare you for the eventualities that arise and
  • We accompany you to successfully publicize your products and your brand

Importance of an effective connection and simplicity

To guarantee an excellent transfer of merchandise will influence the final satisfaction of the client.

Very often, the only direct contact between the client and the brand, is through the Shipping Company, it is an access bridge that can become the brand’s own image if its efficiency and responsibility are remarkable. Transmitting that trust, good presence and connection requires consistency from production to the end customer.

There is the importance of having a fully responsible Shipping Company (ABOUT US), that performs an impeccable service and has the advice for the needs that a company requires.

The world of international shipments includes elements such as transportation, adequate storage and knowledge of the various customs. Providing experience, technically and relationally qualified personnel, it is an incessant task.

At Envíos Market this is what we do: we help you to reduce the complexity that can be generated and manage to send to the destinations you want in a practical and simple way.

In that sense, we adapt a list with steps to follow. Keep reading and find out.

Basic steps to send

Write to us through WhatsApp indicating the following information:

1. Description of the merchandise you want to send and the destination country, with this information we verify if there are any restrictions.
2. Tell us the city and zip code where your shipment is going. Likewise, the weight, measurements and value of the product.
3. We will quote among the carriers the lowest rate for Courier shipments from Colombia.
4. Approve the “tentative” quote and if you already have your package ready, Schedule the Pickup (schedule pickup) at your home or office.
5. Deliver the merchandise to our courier and sign the shipping documents.
6. Check the final price of your package after we verify the merchandise in our operations center and pay for your shipment.
7. Receive the tracking and electronic invoice so that you can send it to the recipient and thus track the package at all times.
8. Let us take care of the whole process and rest until they receive your merchandise at destination.

Having a shipping company that responds to your needs is the engine that drives us at Envíos Market.

What are actual weight and volumetric weight?

The Real Weight (RW) is the gross weight of a product, its value corresponds to the measurement assigned by a scale; while the Volumetric Weight (VW) is equivalent to the weight of a package considering its dimensions.

As a shipping company, at Envíos Market we use the higher value obtained from both weights to calculate shipping rates.

The reason why it is necessary to determine the Volumetric Weight is associated with the fact that the planes, trucks and containers that transport the merchandise generally fill up before reaching their load limit due to the space that the packages occupy.

We should mention that there are very light packages that occupy a large volume, for such cases, the rate is calculated based on the volume. When it comes to very heavy packages, obviously the Real Weight will prevail and the packaging will not influence the rate.

Example of real and volumetric weight

Suppose we have to make a shipment with a weight of 500 kg of cotton and another with 500 kg of gold bars. The weight of both is the same, however, the space that both shipments will occupy will not be the same because the cotton will need more space in the means of transport that will carry out the shipment in relation to the space of the gold bars.

At Envíos Market we carry out the weight-space equivalences, we necessarily calculate both weights (RW and VW) to determine which is the greater and give the customer the honest shipping cost.

How to calculate the volumetric weight?

This simple formula below is used by international carriers:

vw = (Length * Width * Height) / FC

Where FC = conversion factor = 5000 (this value varies depending on the transporter)

Dimensions in cm

We do the calculation and measurement for you

We take care of comparing rates using the volumetric factors of the carriers. Each one uses different criteria, and we offer you the option that best suits your time and budget. (Schedule your shipment)

Before exporting your products, you must eradicate “a myth” quite popular in Colombia:

«You need to be a company incorporated, with legal registration to be able to position your products abroad» …

That is not true!

La realidad es que para exportar tus productos “NO necesitas ser una persona jurídica”; no es estrictamente necesario que estés constituido como empresa y poseer el documento de cámara de comercio.

So, if you are a natural person, entrepreneur, wanting to export what you do and place your products in other destinations outside of Colombia, you can do it and in Envíos Market we are interested in helping you conquer other markets

How do I export?

The desire to internationalize your brand brings with it to achieve effective connections in other countries. Those who are interested in having your products are your potential customers and you should focus on them.

At Envíos Market we show the commitment to positioning your merchandise abroad, we make your exports possible in reduced times, at the lowest cost, with quality and safety from departure to destination; In addition, it has advice on foreign trade and customs so that you can effectively boost your sales. (ABOUT US)

Tips when exporting my products

• Include the shipping cost in the final price of your product to protect the true value of your merchandise. Remember to inform the buyer.

• Make sure you get the correct information for the destination of the product (city and postal code).

• Research the regulatory standards that apply to your product in the country to be exported: there are standards, restrictions and taxes that are generated.

• Be transparent. Your client must know all the details inherent to the customs regulations of each country and be aware that they may pay taxes to receive their purchase. At Envíos Market we can advise you CONTACT US

A plus for success with your clients

• Make a good selection of clients: define the ideal client profile and identify it among your international connections to grow in security, direct approach and good time management. Find out more about this topic in this blog.

• With your sales allies, ensure through key questions, their sense of belonging, knowledge of the vision and mission of the brand, and their commitment to position it.

• Establish a clear and objective business proposal to specify the export of your products without problem.

• Maintain open communication with your client. Inform them of important details such as the tracking of the merchandise purchased for their follow-up. Keep in contact with each client after dispatch.

When exporting your products, remember:

• To Promote a good business relationship ensures future purchases.

• The positioning-impulse of your brand abroad is very important for us as a Shipping Company.

• We take care that the shipment arrives without problems so that you only focus on making sales.

Export with us, CONTACT US