Navigating the North American markets with Amazon Global Selling SEND

With growing demand for ‘Made in India’ products in the North American markets, Indian exporters are keen to make the most of this demand and export from India to the US, Canada, and Mexico.?

Simplifying exports and shipping to these countries, Amazon Global Selling offers a suite of solutions that can help exporters streamline their operations and grow their export businesses.

With the US, Mexico, and Canada being the top American marketplaces to export with Amazon, MSMEs often tend to focus their efforts on exporting to these countries. This is where Amazon Global Selling SEND comes in, catering exclusively to exporters looking to ship their products to these countries.

SEND is a cross-border carrier shipping solution for FBA sellers that enables them to send their inventory from India to fulfillment centers in the US in a cost-effective manner. You can think of it as a go-to solution for logistics, as long as you are selling to customers in America through FBA. It boasts UPS and CriticaLog as its official carriers, both of which are acclaimed names in the industry, with transit times of 4-5 days and 10-12 days, respectively.

But can SEND help you navigate the North American markets better? Well, to understand this, let us take a look at some challenges that Indian exporters may face while selling to America. We will then compare them with SEND and see how it can essentially help them overcome these challenges altogether.

1) Juggling multiple actions

As an exporter, there are several tasks that need attention every time products are shipped. However, it can become challenging for exporters to focus on growing their business if they are tied up streamlining their operations.

Solution: Amazon Global Selling SEND simplifies the process and offers direct integration with Amazon Seller Central. Instead of meticulously handling each task, exporters can now book shipments, schedule pickups with the carrier, pay shipping charges and customs duties, and track shipments directly in Seller Central.

2) Sourcing a credible and trusted carrier

Naturally, one of the most crucial aspects of exporting products is the shipping process. Exporters need to prioritize finding reliable and trusted carrier partners, which can be time-consuming. It could also be difficult to manage coordination between the customer and the carrier partner.

Solution: You don’t need to create a separate account with the carrier or undergo any credit checks to use Amazon Global Selling SEND for shipments to the US. All that exporters need to do is ensure that their shipment and all required documents are ready at the time of pickup.

3) Getting the right prices and setting up a payment system

Pricing, in almost every aspect of exporting, can be tricky to get right. Exporters may often face challenges while negotiating prices with shipping companies or for any other related services they may require. Additionally, setting up a proper payment system that ensures your funds hit your account at a specified time can also be a hassle.

Solution: Amazon Global Selling SEND essentially removes any efforts the exporter may need to put here, as it promises negotiated rates and seamless integration with Seller Central for payments. Thanks to this, exporters can confidently go forward with carrying out operations as both logistics and payments will be taken care of by Amazon itself.?

4) Custom clearance

Customs clearance can be a major hassle for every exporter. Not only do they have to ensure that documentation and other requirements are correct when sending products from India, but they also need to coordinate with American customs to ensure a smooth clearance?

process, which can often be tricky for many.

Solution: When you export your products to North America through SEND, the carrier will completely handle customs clearance on both ends. This means you won't need to worry about your products being cleared from India or after they reach America.

5) Delivery, storage, and tracking of products

These three aspects are essentially what every exporter needs to have complete information about at all times: how the delivery process will take place, where the products are to be stored in America, and their status at all times. However, unless they have offices or employees working in both India and America, coordinating for these can often prove to be challenging.

Solution: With SEND, exporters can easily schedule pickups from their homes, storage warehouses, or any other location. The carrier will come to the door to pick up the products and deliver them to a fulfillment center in the US where the products will be stored and kept ready for delivery. Sellers can also stay updated about the progress of their shipment at all times, as they can track their products directly through Seller Central.

This is simply a gist of how challenges often faced by exporters can be eliminated with the help of SEND. If you are also looking to take advantage of such a program and grow your business in the North American markets, then start exporting with Amazon Global Selling today!