Enable UPS Paperless for Commercial Invoices Today for International Shipping by UPS
When you ship internationally and select UPS as your courier, use SoluShip to create your commercial invoices and select UPS Paperless. This is an alternative to physically attaching three copies of the commercial invoice to every UPS shipment.
Save time and money by enabling UPS Paperless for commercial invoices in SoluShip. It digitally transmits your data to UPS and customs offices around the globe.
Switching to UPS Paperless® for your commercial invoices has benefits to you and your buyers:
Save time with faster customs clearance and shipment processing
Eliminate lost or damaged documents in transit
Streamline shipping preparation and lower labor costs
Minimize redundant data entry and reduce the chance of error
Sustain resources by decreasing the use of paper and ink
Keep customs values confidential when shipping directly to customers
Switching to UPS Paperless for commercial invoices in SoluShip today will be a money saver tomorrow. UPS delayed the original January 1, 2024 start date, but it came into effect March 1. UPS will add a nominal surcharge (on paperless eligible lanes) of $5.00 per shipment upon billing, but it will not be in the quoted rates via their rate API. This will be applied to the shipper when the Commercial Invoice is only provided in the form of paper prior to being processed by UPS.
Why the fee?
Ongoing regulation changes around the world are increasing the cost to service paper commercial invoices. Beginning January 2024, UPS will charge a $5 fee. DHL does not charge a fee for Paperless Invoice. Other carriers do not offer a Paperless solution.
Can I use SoluShip to create a Commercial Invoice for other carriers?
Yes.
DHL Paperless is also available through SoluShip, but other carriers do not provide a paperless option presently. You can print copies for the SoluShip order and attach them to your shipment for other carriers.
Creating a Commercial Invoice in SoluShip is easy.Here’s how.
If you need help with your UPS shipment or have questions about UPS Paperless or creating a Commercial Invoice in SoluShip, please email Customer Support, use Sol, our ChatBot in SoluShip (Help), or phone 416-603-0103.
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Enable UPS Paperless for Commercial Invoices Today for International Shipping by UPS
When you ship internationally and select UPS as your courier, use SoluShip to create your commercial invoices and select UPS Paperless. This is an alternative to physically attaching three copies of the commercial invoice to every UPS shipment.
Save time and money by enabling UPS Paperless for commercial invoices in SoluShip. It digitally transmits your data to UPS and customs offices around the globe.
Switching to UPS Paperless® for your commercial invoices has benefits to you and your buyers:
Save time with faster customs clearance and shipment processing
Eliminate lost or damaged documents in transit
Streamline shipping preparation and lower labor costs
Minimize redundant data entry and reduce the chance of error
Sustain resources by decreasing the use of paper and ink
Keep customs values confidential when shipping directly to customers
It’s simple to enable this free feature in your shipping system.See the attached PDF for instructions.
Why should I do this?
Switching to UPS Paperless for commercial invoices in SoluShip today will be a money saver tomorrow. UPS delayed the original January 1, 2024 start date, but it came into effect March 1. UPS will add a nominal surcharge (on paperless eligible lanes) of $5.00 per shipment upon billing, but it will not be in the quoted rates via their rate API. This will be applied to the shipper when the Commercial Invoice is only provided in the form of paper prior to being processed by UPS.
Why the fee?
Ongoing regulation changes around the world are increasing the cost to service paper commercial invoices. Beginning January 2024, UPS will charge a $5 fee. DHL does not charge a fee for Paperless Invoice. Other carriers do not offer a Paperless solution.
Can I use SoluShip to create a Commercial Invoice for other carriers?
Yes.
DHL Paperless is also available through SoluShip, but other carriers do not provide a paperless option presently. You can print copies for the SoluShip order and attach them to your shipment for other carriers.
Creating a Commercial Invoice in SoluShip is easy.Here’s how.
If you need help with your UPS shipment or have questions about UPS Paperless or creating a Commercial Invoice in SoluShip, please email Customer Support, use Sol, our ChatBot in SoluShip (Help), or phone 416-603-0103.