Avalara Cross-border
Automate real-time duty, tax, and compliance for global cross-border transactions.
Executive Summary
Avalara Cross-border, part of Avalara AvaTax, is a specialized solution designed to manage the complexities of tax and compliance for international cross-border transactions. It provides real-time calculation and estimation of customs duties and import taxes, enabling businesses to accurately price products and comply with global trade regulations. The platform automates critical processes such as tariff classification (HS codes), VAT, GST, and other customs management requirements. This automation helps businesses reduce operational costs, improve margins, and expand their market reach by simplifying sales to customers in various international jurisdictions. It supports a wide range of global commerce offerings, ensuring accurate tax application across diverse transaction types. Leveraging a comprehensive API, Avalara Cross-border seamlessly integrates with existing e-commerce platforms, ERP systems, and financial applications. This integration facilitates automated, real-time tax and duty calculations, making global trade compliance faster, easier, and more reliable for businesses engaged in international sales.
Use Cases
- Real-time calculation of customs duties and import taxes for international e-commerce transactions.
- Automating tariff classification (HS codes) for goods shipped globally to ensure accuracy.
- Managing VAT, GST, and other indirect taxes for cross-border sales in multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements.
- Reducing costs and increasing margins for businesses expanding into new international markets.
Features
Intelligence
- Real-time Duty & Tax Calculation: Calculates and estimates customs duties and import taxes in real time based on product, origin, and destination.
- HS Code Automation: Automates the classification of products using Harmonized System (HS) codes for accurate tariff application.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Cloud-based, API-driven platform
- Deployment
- SaaS
- API Available
- Yes
Infrastructure
- AWS
Integrations
- Shopify
- Microsoft
- NetSuite
- SAP
- QuickBooks
- Sage
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2
Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest
Pricing
- Model
- Subscription-based, varies by business needs
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- SMB,Mid-Market,Enterprise
- Free Trial
- No
About Avalara AvaTax
Avalara is a leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation software. Its flagship product, Avalara AvaTax, serves as a core tax calculation engine, helping businesses automate sales tax, VAT, and other transactional tax compliance globally.