Bongo unveils Landed Cost Calculator for International Online Shoppers

Aug. 17, 2010 - PRLog -- Bridgeport, CT--Bongo unveils Landed Cost Calculator for International Online Shoppers
Bongo International has announced the release of their Landed Cost calculator, which provides customers the total cost of their purchase, including shipping, taxes and duties to over 100 countries.
By: Maria Laborde

American products are always in high demand in foreign markets. Their appeal may be attributed to their affordability (considering the volume of the US market) and their limited availability abroad. Despite this, American retailers are hesitant to ship abroad, as international shipping documentation and regulatory requirements are quite complex. Likewise, international shoppers are held back from buying the merchandise they find online at U.S.- based websites.  According to Cybersource, only 54% of U.S. merchants sell their products outside the U.S. and Canada. Of that 54% there are very few that disclose full landed costs (shipping, duties, and taxes).

With those concerns in mind, Bongo International was established. By offering customers a personalized U.S address and international shipment consolidation, Bongo allows international shoppers to buy products from U.S retail sites even if they do not ship internationally. Now, customers can also get a very accurate estimate of what the final costs are to ship and clear the goods into their country.

“We are excited to offer a full landed cost that international consumers can depend on, at a complete calculated price that they can trust to be accurate at the time of their purchase” says Greg Sack, President of Sales for Bongo International. The web-based landed cost calculator maps the full HS/Product Classification Code for the destination country, in combination with the item weight and dimensions, which results in an accurate calculation of the total landed cost, duties and taxes included.

Frauke, a Bongo customer from Germany, states “I like how the landed cost calculator is web-based, as I can pull it up when comparison shopping online. It is good to know the item’s landed cost prior to purchase, no surprises. The final cost might even influence my decision from buying from one product over another.”

By offering total landed costs on products being shipped to more than 100 countries, Bongo is further improving the ecommerce experience for international shoppers. Shipment consolidation and forwarding services are available to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.

About Bongo: Bongo International is a premier provider of parcel forwarding services which enable international consumers to shop at any U.S. retail website. From the active tracking of inbound and outbound shipments to and from the Bongo facility, to confirming that proper packaging is used to protect goods, Bongo employees are working tirelessly to ensure the international customer has a positive experience. The goal is to provide a simple and cost effective solution to the ever growing international market. By providing a consolidation point for U.S. orders, Bongo can save international consumers up to 82% off common carrier rates. Get what you want, where you want it! For more information visit BongoUS.com.

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About Bongo: Bongo International is a premier provider of parcel forwarding services which enable international consumers to shop at any U.S. retail website. From the active tracking of inbound and outbound shipments to and from the Bongo facility, to confirming that proper packaging is used to protect goods, Bongo employees are working tirelessly to ensure the international customer has a positive experience. The goal is to provide a simple and cost effective solution to the ever growing international market. By providing a consolidation point for U.S. orders, Bongo can save international consumers up to 82% off common carrier rates. Get what you want, where you want it! For more information visit BongoUS.com.