Start with category risk
Every shipment should be screened for compliance risk before pickup. Typical high-risk categories include batteries, liquids, powders, magnetic goods, medical goods, and branded goods.
Checklist before booking
- Confirm destination-country import restrictions.
- Confirm carrier channel restrictions.
- Prepare product material and usage description.
- Prepare invoices with truthful declared values.
- For branded goods, ensure authorization evidence if needed.
Common mistakes
- Generic item descriptions (e.g., "accessories").
- Undeclared batteries or liquid content.
- Under-declared value to reduce tax risk.
Compliance first always saves more than post-incident remediation.
