Introducing Enhanced Duty Calculation for Shopify Plus

Executive summary:

• New features for accurate duty and tax calculations.
• Ensures compliance and transparency in international sales.
• Targeted at Shopify Plus merchants handling global transactions.

What changed

Shopify Plus now allows merchants to set default countries of origin and edit HS codes directly, improving duty and tax accuracy at checkout.

Why it matters

Accurate duty calculations prevent unexpected costs for customers and enhance pricing strategies for merchants in international markets.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Can leverage transparent pricing to reduce cart abandonment.
• Developers: Need to integrate new settings into existing setups.
• Store admins: Will manage settings and ensure compliance.

Implementation checklist

1. Review the new tax settings in your Shopify Plus admin.
2. Configure default country of origin and HS codes as needed.
3. Test the updated duty calculations in various international scenarios.

Resources

Learn more about managing international taxes and duties at Shopify Help Center.

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