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16/10/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 — 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲? 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀?

Stricter regulations are reshaping global parcel flows. But not all players are affected in the same way.

📦 Postals – the hardest hit.

PostNord and others paused shipments to the U.S. after the August 29 rule change, citing unclear duty-collection processes. Entire flows stopped overnight.

🚚 Commercial logistics providers – still moving, but under pressure.

FedEx, DHL, and UPS kept operations running, but now every parcel requires accurate duties, data, and reconciliation. Compliance has become a cost center—and an opportunity.

🛃 Customs brokers – demand is rising, but so are the challenges.

With every shipment needing clearance, volumes surged. Manual methods no longer scale, leaving brokers racing to digitize.

What does this mean for the industry?
The businesses that thrive won’t be the ones avoiding regulation—but the ones turning compliance into a competitive advantage.
That’s where solutions like DutyPlus matter:

✅ Automated duty & tax calculation
✅ Hybrid DDP flexibility (even mid-transit)
✅ Shipment-level audit trails for authorities & partners

Parcel flows will rebound—but only for those ready to adapt.
Who do you think is under the most pressure right now: postals, logistics providers, or brokers?

23/09/2025

$𝟮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 — Is Your Supply Chain Next?

Cross-border commerce is under pressure:

📦 Tariffs change overnight
🚨 Customs tighten data requirements
💸 Non-compliance already costs global trade $2 trillion+ annually

Yet too many businesses still rely on manual compliance — spreadsheets, delayed reconciliations, and fragmented records. That’s not just risky, it’s unsustainable.

The future belongs to compliance-first, automated supply chains.
That’s why we built DutyPlus:

✅ Real-time tariff accuracy
✅ Automated VAT & duty collection (post-checkout, customer-friendly)
✅ Shipment-level audit trails & reporting
✅ Fully automated reconciliation across merchants, couriers & 3PLs

This isn’t just about avoiding penalties. Automated compliance means:
➡️ Faster customs clearance
➡️ Lower risks & disputes
➡️ Scalability into new markets with confidence
➡️ In a world where trade rules shift overnight, only transparent, automated compliance will win.

Do you see compliance today more as a cost or a growth enabler?
👇 Share your perspective in the comments.
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16/09/2025

Cross-Border eCommerce After 2021: 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀

Since the EU’s VAT reform in July 2021, merchants have been searching for ways to handle taxes and duties without losing customers at checkout.

Two frameworks have emerged — not as competitors, but as complementary solutions:

𝐈̲𝐎̲𝐒̲𝐒̲ ̲(̲𝐈̲𝐦̲𝐩̲𝐨̲𝐫̲𝐭̲ ̲𝐎̲𝐧̲𝐞̲-̲𝐒̲𝐭̲𝐨̲𝐩̲ ̲𝐒̲𝐡̲𝐨̲𝐩̲)̲

✔ Simplifies VAT for B2C imports ≤ €150
✔ One monthly return across the EU
✔ Smooth clearance since VAT is prepaid

But limited to low-value goods, VAT only, and often requires an EU intermediary

𝐃̲𝐮̲𝐭̲𝐲̲𝐏̲𝐥̲𝐮̲𝐬̲ ̲𝐇̲𝐲̲𝐛̲𝐫̲𝐢̲𝐝̲ ̲𝐃̲𝐃̲𝐏̲

✔ Works for any basket value (low or high)
✔ Covers VAT + duties together
✔ Post-checkout payment via branded SMS/email in local currency
✔ Built-in FX, audit trails & multi-party payouts

Designed for mixed baskets, higher-value shipments & complex logistics

Real-World Example:
A fashion retailer ships sunglasses (€30) to Germany — ✅ IOSS works perfectly.
The same retailer ships a jacket (€250) to France — ✅ Hybrid DDP steps in to handle VAT + duties smoothly.

Takeaway: It’s not about choosing one over the other. Use IOSS for low-value flows and Hybrid DDP for everything else. Together, they cover the full spectrum of cross-border trade.

Ready to see how Hybrid DDP complements IOSS?
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03/09/2025

Why rely on PSPs when 𝐅𝐗, 𝐝𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐬 can all be built in?

Stop depending on external PSPs. Real-time currency conversion for duties and taxes with DutyPlus hybrid DDP shipping solution.

Most cross-border eCommerce platforms still depend on a patchwork of payment providers, FX vendors, and tax calculators.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭?

➡️ Hidden fees
➡️ Checkout friction
➡️ Lost conversions

What’s rare—but powerful—is having FX, duties, and taxes integrated into one seamless flow with no middlemen.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐃𝐏 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬:

✅ Real-time currency conversion built in (no PSP middlemen)
✅ Duties & taxes localized and transparent at checkout
✅ Hybrid DDP that can convert shipments even mid-transit (after checkout but before delivery)
✅ Compliance and automated audit trail/reconciliation at shipment level

Cross-border eCommerce is set to reach $16.4 trillion by 2032. The winners will be those who remove friction and deliver simple, transparent global checkouts.

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02/09/2025

⏳ 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟳 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁 — Meet Plusius at OPENEX 2025!

The global eCommerce community will gather to explore the future of cross-border commerce, payments, and digital trade infrastructure.

Plusius will be showcasing our 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐃𝐏 solution — designed to make cross-border eCommerce faster, simpler, and fully compliant.

📍 Where: Liège, Belgium
🗓️ When: 9–11 September 2025

𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐬?

Martijn Schneider — Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Jayne James — Global Sales & Business Development

𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐃𝐏 is transforming duty & tax collection with:

💱 Built-in real-time FX (no PSPs)
📦 Hybrid DDP with post-checkout flexibility
🔄 Automated multiparty payouts
📑 Shipment-level audit trails

Attending OPENEX 2025? Don’t miss the chance to meet Martijn and Jayne in Liège.

Schedule a meeting today [ 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ]
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26/08/2025

𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐃𝐏 𝐯𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐃𝐏: Which Will Win Cross-Border eCommerce? Still Collecting Duties at Checkout? There’s a Smarter Way

Most businesses think Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) is the gold standard for cross-border shipping. But there’s a smarter, faster, and more transparent way to collect duty & tax.
Quick Breakdown:

📌 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐃𝐏
Duty & tax collected at checkout — slows checkout, raises abandonment, limits payment options.

📌 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐃𝐏 (𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬)
Duty & tax collected after checkout but before delivery, in transit, via branded payment pages (SMS/email) — plus built-in with no external PSPs needed:

💱 Currency conversion for local payments
🤝 Multiparty payouts/settlements across merchants, couriers & 3PLs
🔄 Automated collections & payouts — no manual reconciliation
📑 Shipment-level audit trail for full transparency & compliance

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫?

✅ Faster checkout & lower cart abandonment
✅ Built-in real-time FX conversions and localised payment methods
✅ Instant settlements across your supply chain
✅ Compliance-ready reporting at the shipment level
✅ No backend disruption — go live in days

DutyPlus hybrid DDP is built for today—faster, localized, automated, and transparent.

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20/08/2025

In the fast-paced world of cross-border eCommerce, one thing is clear: unexpected VAT and duty charges are one of the top reasons European consumers abandon their shopping carts. These surprise fees aren’t just frustrating—they’re costing businesses conversions. Here's why it’s happening:

1️⃣ VAT Exemption Shift

Before July 2021, goods under €22 were VAT-free, but changes to the EU VAT e-commerce package mean that all goods are now taxed. This sudden change has left many consumers surprised and frustrated.

2️⃣ Customs Duty Confusion

While VAT is collected at checkout, customs duties are often charged upon delivery. This creates confusion, especially when the consumer doesn’t know who’s charging the duty—leading to refused deliveries.

3️⃣ Consumers Want Transparent Pricing

EU consumers expect the price they see at checkout to be the final price. 69% of shoppers abandon carts due to unexpected fees like duty and tax. Clear, upfront pricing is key!

4️⃣ Reluctance to Pay on Delivery

Many consumers refuse to pay additional fees at delivery, especially in countries like Germany and France. Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) is causing major delivery refusals.

5️⃣ IOSS Can’t Do It All

IOSS simplifies VAT collection for low-value goods, but it doesn’t solve the issue of customs duties, leaving a gap for 3PLs selling higher-value goods or shipping outside the EU.

How you can solve it?
DutyPlus Hybrid DDP solution automates duty and tax collection after checkout but before delivery, allowing consumers to pay in just 2 clicks using their preferred payment method. This streamlined process reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversions.

📈 Future-Proof Your Business: With Dutyplus you’ll meet consumer expectations, avoid surprises, and stay ahead of global trends. Don't let unexpected fees cost you customers.
Ready to reduce cart abandonment and streamline your cross-border eCommerce operations? Let’s chat!

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14/08/2025

What if Your Customers Could Prepay Duty & Tax in Just 2 Clicks – After Checkout? Boost cross-border and reduce cart abandonment with DutyPlus hybrid solution.

↪️Turn Post‑Checkout Into a Growth Channel, Not a Drop‑Off Point.

Instead of losing conversions to confusing customs fees, you give your buyers a smooth, branded experience that works while the parcel is in transit.

Here’s how it works 👇

📲 Branded payment pages sent via SMS or email
🧾 Pay duty& tax in 2 clicks (Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card)
💳 Use local preferred payment methods
📦 Cut failed deliveries and customs delays
📉 Lower cart abandonment without disrupting customer experience

No integration needed.
Just upload a shipping manifest or Excel file — and go ✅

💬 Drop a comment below if you'd like to see how it works in action.
👉 Check the link in the comments to book DutyPlus demo.

07/08/2025

🔄 Skip the Integration — Start Collecting Duties & Taxes Instantly
No code. No delay. Just compliance.

Collect duties and tax on cross-border shipments post-checkout— without touching your backend with DutyPlus - hybrid DDP solution.

Whether it’s commercial or postal flow, DutyPlus gives you everything you need to stay compliant — fast and flexible.

✅ Start instantly with an excel file
✅ Full API available when you're ready to scale
✅ Branded payment pages via SMS/email
✅ Automated HS codes, tax calculation, and reporting

is perfect for couriers, 3PLs, and national posts in a post–de minimis world.

📦 Go live in days — not months.
👉 Book a demo I DutyPlus I 🔗https://lnkd.in/gPfgk_6N

Your business gets paid — fast, securely, and globally.
📩 Want to try? Drop us a file — we'll do the rest.

06/08/2025

❌ This is the end for Duty-free U.S. era
DutyPlus was built for this moment.🆕

The $800 duty-free threshold is gone.
Starting August 29, all low-value shipments to the U.S. will face full customs duties and inspections — no exceptions.

Thousands of businesses will be caught off guard. But if you're with DutyPlus, you're already ahead.

✅ Fully automated duty & tax collection
✅ Hybrid DDP model (unique on the market)
✅ Seamless post-shipment payments
✅ Branded payment pages
✅ Multiparty payout engine and audit-proof reconciliation

We didn’t build DutyPlus for the past. We built it for exactly this moment.

👉 Read how we’re helping logistics providers, platforms, and marketplaces stay compliant and competitive:

🔗 https://plusius.io/blog/when-us-duty-free-ends-dutyplus-begins-a-smarter-way-to-handle-global-duty-tax/

Check our DutyPlus product:
🔗https://plusius.io/solutions/dutyplus/

DutyPlus was built for this and it goes beyond standard DDP solutions. We’ve built capabilities others don’t offer—designed specifically for a post–de minimis world.

30/07/2025

🚧 Customs Delays are Killing Customer Trust in e-Commerce

You might be shipping fast — but if your parcels are stuck at the border due to unpaid duties or missing data, your customer experience is already broken.

In 2025, customs compliance isn't backend anymore — it's part of the checkout.

✅ Real-time duty & tax calculations
✅ HS code validation
✅ Smooth cross-border shipping

helps you prevent delays before they start — and turn compliance into a competitive edge.

👉 Read the full article: [How Customs Delays Are Hurting E-Commerce — and What Businesses Can Do to Stay Ahead in 2025]
🔗 https://plusius.io/blog/how-customs-delays-are-hurting-e-commerce-and-what-businesses-can-do-to-stay-ahead-in-2025/

24/07/2025

🚛 Did You Know? Hybrid DDP Solution for DDU Shipments

All DDU shipments can now be converted to DDP—while the parcel is still in transit—with DutyPlus Hybrid DDP powered by Plusius.

Traditional DDP solutions are rigid, costly, and limited.

DutyPlus is a flexible, API-integrated solution that adapts to the complexities of global trade. It seamlessly manages duties, taxes, tariffs, and currency conversion across international trade lanes — all with a single integration.

DutyPlus is not just another customs tool —
It's a smarter, scalable alternative to legacy DDP.

Here’s how it works:

✅Shoppers receive an instant payment link for duties & taxes via email
✅Automated SMS reminders ensure faster payments
✅Once paid, parcels are delivered DDP—no surprise fees at the door

Why settle for rigid and expensive options?

is fully white-labeled, API-integrated, and handles real-time currency conversion across global trade lanes. Perfectly positioned for today’s complex trade routes — whether you're navigating US–China , EU imports, or global /DAP challenges.

Empower your business with a flexible, scalable customs solution built for today’s cross-border trade.

Book a demo to see DutyPlus in action!
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