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6 articles
Tax & Compliance
Sales tax, 1099-Ks, hazmat and export rules — the paperwork side of the voyage.
- 01Sales tax and 1099-K basics for online sellersA plain-English overview of sales tax collection, marketplace facilitator laws, and 1099-K forms — plus what Octoship does and doesn't report.3 min readUpdated Oct 2, 2026
- 02Shipping hazardous materials (and what happened to ORM-D)Perfume, nail polish, batteries and aerosols can ship — with the right service and markings.1 min readUpdated Mar 18, 2026
- 03Alcohol, tobacco, vapes and other prohibited itemsSome products can't be shipped through Octoship at all. Here's the short list and why.1 min readUpdated Jul 24, 2026
- 04Export compliance and EEI filing over $2,500When a shipment needs Electronic Export Information, and how to add the ITN to your customs form.1 min readUpdated Aug 29, 2026
- 05Signature confirmation for high-value ordersWhen to require a signature on delivery, and how Adult Signature works for age-restricted products.1 min readUpdated Jun 4, 2026
- 06Customer data, privacy and GDPRHow Octoship handles your customers' addresses, and how to export or delete data on request.1 min readUpdated May 29, 2026
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