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On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that the President cannot impose tariffs under IEEPA, invalidating “drug trafficking” and global reciprocal tariffs introduced since 2025. The Court held that tariff powers belong to Congress. The decision may trigger up to $170 billion in refunds. IEEPA duties have ended, but a new 15% temporary surcharge under Section 122 now applies to most imports, with key exemptions.

Navigate customs duties, VAT, and international shipping costs for cross-border sales. Learn DDP vs DDU, HS codes, and how to calculate landed costs.

Learn how Amazon, eBay, and Etsy handle digital goods tax for cross-border sales. Understand VAT, GST, and marketplace facilitator obligations when selling internationally.

Learn how AI-powered sales tax compliance software helps e-commerce sellers automate nexus monitoring, transaction categorization, and multi-state filing.

Choosing your first foreign market is one of the most important decisions a growing brand will make. This guide walks through a practical, step-by-step framework to evaluate international expansion opportunities based on demand, competition, operational feasibility, and tax complexity. Designed for ecommerce and scaling brands, it helps founders move beyond instinct and choose markets strategically, reducing risk while unlocking sustainable global growth.

In the first edition of our monthly product update series, our VP of Product, Jared Fisher, shares two powerful new releases aimed at making tax compliance simpler and more scalable for growing businesses.

Expanding into new markets can unlock major growth, but it also increases complexity fast. This blog explores the five most common mistakes companies make when entering new regions, including underestimating compliance, getting fulfilment wrong, ignoring local customer expectations, and scaling without clear operational visibility. It offers practical guidance to help founders expand with confidence and avoid expensive surprises.

Many startups expand into new markets too early, mistaking momentum for readiness. This blog breaks down the most common causes of premature expansion, the hidden risks it creates (especially around compliance and operational strain), and the key signs that indicate when your business is truly ready to scale internationally with confidence.