How Does Importing and Sales Tax Work With eFulfillment Service?
Does eFulfillment Service Assist With Importing?
If your products are manufactured outside of the U.S., we recommend working with a shipping carrier and/or customs broker to assist with importing and customs clearance of your merchandise. We work closely with customs brokers, which can help from start to finish with the importing of your products, including transportation, customs clearance, taxes and duties imposed by customs. Our partners can also help you obtain an importer ID and with adherence to regulatory agency policies such as FDA, FCC, etc. For more information, please contact our sales team via email at [email protected], or via phone at 866-922-6783.
I Am Based Outside The US. Do I Need To Incorporate In The US?
eFulfillment Service works with many foreign-based sellers, and U.S. citizenship is NOT required to use our services. It is also generally not required to incorporate your business here in the U.S., although there are a variety of factors to consider. Click here for more information on incorporating your business in the U.S.
Can eFulfillment Service Be Listed As The Importer Of Record?
No, eFulfillment Service cannot be listed as the importer of record for your imported merchandise, nor do we provide a signed power of attorney. We can serve as the consignee for your imported shipments.
Does Your Warehouse Create A Nexus In Michigan For My Business?
If you have a physical presence within a state, such as an office, storefront, or warehouse, it generally creates a “nexus,” meaning you may be required to register for and collect sales tax from customers in that state. Storing inventory in our Michigan warehouse creates physical nexus in Michigan for your business, regardless of your sales volume there. Many states, including Michigan, also apply a separate “economic nexus” standard, following the 2018 Supreme Court Wayfair decision, that can require tax collection based on your total sales or transaction count in a state, even without any physical presence there. Sales tax rules vary by state and change often, so we recommend confirming your specific obligations with a tax professional or your shopping cart’s tax compliance tools.