🧾 Step 1: Ask the Buyer for Their Shipping Info

Before you get started, ask your buyer for:
• Their postal ZIP code
• Their state or city

You’ll need this to estimate shipping costs.

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📦 Step 2: Weigh and Measure Your Parcel

You’ll need to know:
• The weight (lbs, grams or kg)
• The dimensions of your package (in inches/cm – length × width × height)

Use a kitchen scale and a measuring tape — rough estimates are okay.

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💰 Step 3: Get a Shipping Estimate

Here are two services that make cross-border shipping easier and more affordable:

✅ 1. Sendle
• Door-to-door courier service
• Free pickup from your location
• Includes tracking
🔗 https://try.sendle.com/en-ca/ship-to-the-united-states

✅ 2. Secureship
• Compares rates from Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, and others
• Choose based on cost or speed
• Tracking included
🔗 https://secureship.ca

Use the parcel weight, dimensions, and buyer’s ZIP code to get a shipping quote. Take note of this cost.

Note: PurvX is not affiliated to these businesses and is only suggested for reference purposes.

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💬 Step 4: Finalise the Total Price with the Buyer

Let your buyer know the shipping cost and confirm that they’re happy to go ahead with the purchase.

🧾 Example:
Item: Preloved lehenga – USD $95
Shipping to US: USD $25
Total: USD $120

Once the buyer agrees, move to the next step.

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🛠️ Step 5: Update Your Listing on PurvX

Since PurvX currently only supports one shipping field (called “Domestic Shipping”), here’s what you do:
• Update the Domestic Shipping Cost field with the international shipping fee you just calculated.

🧾 Example:
If the shipping cost to the US is USD $25, update the listing to show $25 as the Domestic Shipping cost.

This ensures the buyer is charged the correct amount at checkout.

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📮 Step 6: Buy the Shipping Label (with Tracking)

Go back to the service you used (Sendle, Secureship, or another provider) and purchase the label.

✅ Make sure the label includes a tracking number — this is required for PurvX Purchase Protection.

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🌍 Step 7: Fill Out the Customs Declaration

When you purchase your shipping label online, you’ll be asked to complete a customs form.

Include the following:

• Country of Manufacture: Likely India or Pakistan (not Canada)
• HS Code: Use the matching code from the list below
• Item Value: Use the actual sale price (excluding shipping)
• Condition: Select Used or Pre-owned (even for lightly worn items)
• Receiver Info: Buyer’s phone number and email (mandatory)

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📦 HS Codes for Common Ethnic Items

Here’s a list you can refer to when filling out the customs form:

• Saree (cotton/silk): 6204.49 or 6211.49 – Made in India or Pakistan
• Lehenga / Skirt set: 6204.53 or 6204.59 – Made in India or Pakistan
• Sherwani / Men’s outfit: 6203.33 or 6203.43 – Made in India or Pakistan
• Kurta / Kurti: 6206.30 or 6204.13 – Made in India or Pakistan
• Kids’ Ethnic Wear: 6209.20 or 6209.30 – Made in India or Pakistan
• Costume Jewellery: 7117.90 – Made in India or Pakistan
• Handbags / Clutches: 4202.22 – Made in India or Pakistan
• Home Decor (e.g., cushions): 6304.91 or 6304.99 – Made in India or Pakistan

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💡 Tip: If your exact item isn’t listed, pick the closest match. These codes help customs understand what’s inside and avoid delays or fees.

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⚠️ Important Things to Know About Shipping to the USA

• The duty-free limit for the US is $800 — most PurvX items will fall below this.
• Declaring the correct item value helps avoid unnecessary customs delays.
• Customs duties (if any) are usually paid by the buyer.

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✅ Checklist Before You Ship

• Confirm shipping cost and buyer agreement
• Update listing with correct shipping fee
• Buy label with tracking
• Fill customs form with HS code, item value, and buyer details
• Share tracking with buyer once shipped