# Shipping to the US Shipping to the US is easier with Starshipit. Show duties at checkout, automate customs, and get a Landed Cost Guarantee – all in one platform. Canonical URL: https://starshipit.com/shipping-to-the-us ### Ship to the US with duties and taxes collected at checkout Recent US tariff changes mean retailers now need to pay duties and taxes before shipments arrive in the US. Starshipit lets you show the full landed cost (shipping + duties + taxes) at checkout, collect payment upfront, and automatically handle customs payments. **No surprise charges. No extra platforms.** - [Register for Landed Costs](#landed-costs-form) [**Shipping automation**](/fulfilment-automation)** trusted by 30,000 retailers globally** ### Lorna Jane ### Showpo ### Harrolds ### Princess Polly ### Oz Hair & Beauty ### HiSmile ### Health Post ### Culture Kings ### Animates ### Super Pharmacy ### LSKD ### Stax ### Quiksilver ### Acer ### Stay compliant with new US import rules If you're shipping to the US, recent tariff changes and the removal of the de minimis exemption mean: - Duties and taxes may apply to every shipment - Costs must be declared accurately - Missing customs data can delay or reject shipments **Starshipit helps you avoid all of this.** - [Get started with Landed Costs](#landed-costs-form) ### Meet your solution for US shipping Show customers the **full landed cost (shipping + duties + taxes)** before they complete their order. Your customer pays everything upfront. Starshipit handles the rest. #### Why retailers use Landed Costs - **Protect your margins** Customers pay duties and taxes at checkout, so you’re not covering them later. - **We handle customs payments** Starshipit pays duties and taxes to US Customs on your behalf. - **Everything in one platform** Shipping, duties, taxes, and customs compliance are managed inside Starshipit. ### How it works Starshipit manages the entire landed cost process, from checkout to customs clearance. ### Built for smooth US customs clearance Starshipit helps ensure every shipment includes the right customs information: • HS codes • Country of origin • Accurate product values • Automated DDP rules This helps orders clear US customs faster and supports **DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping to the US**, avoiding charges on delivery. ### Guaranteed landed cost accuracy If duties or taxes come in **higher than the checkout quote**, Starshipit covers the difference. **No unexpected costs. No margin risk.** ### Why Starshipit for international shipping? ###### **Keep shipping with the providers you already know and trust** ### Australia Post ### Shopify ### DHL eCommerce ### FedEx shipping ### Amazon ### UPS shipping software ### NZ Post ### Resources to help you with shipping to the US ### Ship to the US with landed costs upfront Show duties and taxes at checkout, collect payment upfront, and let Starshipit manage customs for every US order. **No surprise charges. No extra platforms. No risk.** ### Get started with Landed Costs today Landed Costs is available as a paid add-on for Starshipit customers. Check out our pricing page to learn more. - [Get started with Landed Costs](#landed-costs-form) ## Shipping to the US – FAQs ##### **Do I need a Starshipit account to use Landed Costs?** Yes. Landed Costs runs inside Starshipit, so you’ll need a Starshipit account to use it. If you’re not already a customer, you can start with a [30-day free trial,](https://app.starshipit.com/Dashboard/SignUp.aspx) and we’ll guide you through enabling Landed Costs during setup. You’ll also need the [Live Shipping Rates at Checkout](https://support.starshipit.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000973695-About-live-rates-at-checkout-supported-couriers) add-on enabled to display landed costs to customers at checkout. ##### **How does this solution work? ** Starshipit calculates accurate duties and taxes in real time and displays them at checkout, alongside your shipping rates. Your customer pays everything upfront, with no surprise charges on delivery. Once the order is placed, Starshipit automatically manages customs requirements and payments on your behalf. Duties and taxes are remitted behind the scenes, and you receive a single invoice from Starshipit. Orders clear US Customs smoothly, without delays, rejected shipments, or unexpected costs. And if actual duties or taxes are higher than the amount shown at checkout, our landed cost guarantee means we cover the difference. ##### **What does Landed Costs cost, and what’s included?** Landed Costs is **$1,000 AUD per year on an annual plan**, plus **10% of the landed cost calculation**. That covers everything you need to ship to the US with confidence: accurate duties and taxes at checkout, automated customs payments, and our landed cost guarantee. If duties or taxes come in higher than expected, we absorb the difference so you don’t have to. In short, you’re paying for certainty, compliance, and zero margin risk. See our pricing page for full details. ##### **How do I get access to Landed Costs?** To get started, request access via this form. If you’re already a Starshipit customer, you'll receive instructions to enable Landed Costs on your account. If you’re new to Starshipit, you’ll be guided to start a free trial first. ##### **Will someone contact me after I request access? ** Yes. Because Landed Costs requires a guided setup, our team will reach out to help you get everything configured correctly. ##### **Already using Zonos with Australia Post?** If you’re using the Zonos option through Australia Post, switching to Starshipit’s landed cost solution is simple – and much more comprehensive. With Starshipit, you don’t need a separate Zonos account or multiple invoices. Everything – shipping rates, duties and taxes, billing, and compliance – is managed in one place. Our solution fully replaces the Australia Post/Zonos integration. Just activate it in Starshipit, and you’ll gain the most complete landed cost solution available, backed by our landed cost guarantee. ##### **What couriers can I use with Landed Costs?** Landed Costs currently works with the following carriers when shipping to the United States: - [DHL Express](/dhl-express) - [DHL eCommerce](/dhl-ecommerce) - UPS - FedEx - Australia Post (supported services) - NZ Post (supported services) These carriers support **Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)** shipping to the US, allowing duties and taxes to be collected at checkout and paid before the shipment arrives. If you use other couriers in Starshipit, you can still ship with them as usual; however, **Landed Costs will only apply to supported services**.