[Responding to US Tariff Issues] WASABI Inc. Starts Collaboration with eBay Official Shipping "SpeedPAK" via its Reuse-Specialized EC Integrated Management System "WASABI SWITCH" | Reducing Shipping and Customs Burden for Cross-Border EC Businesses
WASABI Inc. has announced a partnership with eBay's official shipping service "SpeedPAK" through its reuse-focused EC integrated management system "WASABI SWITCH". This collaboration aims to alleviate the shipping and customs burden on cross-border EC businesses, which has increased due to recent US tariff changes, thereby supporting their sustainable growth.
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From left: Hirofumi Okubo of WASABI Inc., Hoshi Shinohara of eBay Japan, Hiroki Kanemoto of Orange Connex Japan.
WASABI Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Hirofumi Okubo) has initiated a partnership with eBay's official shipping service "SpeedPAK" through its reuse-specialized EC integrated management system "WASABI SWITCH". This collaboration addresses the shipping and customs challenges faced by cross-border EC businesses due to changes in US tariffs.
What is Happening to Cross-Border EC Businesses Due to US Tariff Changes?
Recently, the environment surrounding cross-border EC has undergone significant changes, including the complete abolition of the de minimis (tax exemption threshold) rule (Note 1) in the US and global revisions of tariff rules. This necessitates "customs procedures as a prerequisite" for all small-value goods, regardless of their price.
Note 1: Refers to the "small-value exemption system" that waives customs duties and consumption taxes on imported goods below a certain amount.
(Reference: https://www.dhl.com/discover/ja-jp/logistics-advice/import-export-advice/us-de-minimis)
To address this tariff issue, eBay recommends "eBay SpeedPAK" (Note 2), an official shipping service provided by its official shipping partner, Orange Connex.
Accordingly, WASABI has strengthened its collaboration with eBay Japan Co., Ltd. and Orange Connex Japan Co., Ltd.
What You Can Do with eBay Official Shipping SpeedPAK Integration
"eBay SpeedPAK" is eBay's official shipping service.
Provided by "Orange Connex (OC)", eBay's official shipping partner with hundreds of millions of deliveries to over 50 countries worldwide, it features robust seller protection, including volume discount pricing, preferential treatment for negative feedback, and Japanese customer support.
This helps sellers resolve issues such as "the burden of complex shipping procedures" and "unexpected additional fees or increased shipping costs," supporting sustainable growth even in uncertain times.
What You Can Do with WASABI SWITCH Integration
Through this integration, sellers can select "eBay SpeedPAK" from the WASABI SWITCH settings screen, enabling them to handle international shipping without disrupting their existing operational structure.
Furthermore, the integration also supports:
・Downloading shipping policies associated with the use of eBay's Authenticity Guarantee service.
・Automatic generation of necessary shipping documents, including watch sheets, for international shipping.
These features strengthen a safe and reliable international shipping system for sellers. Coupled with "seller protection" automatically applied when SpeedPAK usage conditions are met, the risk of troubles during sales can be significantly avoided.
About Future Development
Currently, "SpeedPAK Economy" is available, allowing easy drop-off shipping via QR code at Lawson convenience stores and post offices nationwide, keeping shipping costs low. In the future, we plan to sequentially expand support for various plans such as "SpeedPAK – Ship via FedEx," which offers rapid delivery in 1-3 business days, and "SpeedPAK – Ship via DHL," suitable for shipping products with lithium batteries.
Additionally, we are proceeding with the development of functions such as an HS code acquisition feature necessary for creating customs documents, aiming to build a robust cross-border EC infrastructure that enables Japanese businesses to sell globally more smoothly and at lower costs.
Please contact us here for inquiries and questions regarding this partnership.
Contact Us Here
About WASABI SWITCH
In the reuse business, various challenges exist, such as market expansion and operational efficiency.
Specifically, inventory management and listing operations tend to become person-dependent, relying heavily on manpower. Also, many cases exist where businesses wish to advance sales strategies combining physical stores and EC but are bottlenecked by daily operational burdens.
WASABI SWITCH is an EC integrated management system specialized in solving these challenges in the reuse business.
Detailed functions and case studies of this service can be found on our official website.
WASABI SWITCH Official Website Here
WASABI Inc. Company Profile
Engages in cross-border EC solution businesses, including consulting for overseas sales.
We focus on the reuse-specialized EC integrated management system "WASABI SWITCH," as well as event and community management.
■ Company Name: WASABI Inc.
■ Representative: Hirofumi Okubo
■ Established: March 2, 2012
■ Business Description: Consulting specialized in buying and selling used goods.
WASABI Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Hirofumi Okubo) has initiated a partnership with eBay's official shipping service "SpeedPAK" through its reuse-specialized EC integrated management system "WASABI SWITCH". This collaboration addresses the shipping and customs challenges faced by cross-border EC businesses due to changes in US tariffs.
What is Happening to Cross-Border EC Businesses Due to US Tariff Changes?
Recently, the environment surrounding cross-border EC has undergone significant changes, including the complete abolition of the de minimis (tax exemption threshold) rule (Note 1) in the US and global revisions of tariff rules. This necessitates "customs procedures as a prerequisite" for all small-value goods, regardless of their price.
Note 1: Refers to the "small-value exemption system" that waives customs duties and consumption taxes on imported goods below a certain amount.
(Reference: https://www.dhl.com/discover/ja-jp/logistics-advice/import-export-advice/us-de-minimis)
To address this tariff issue, eBay recommends "eBay SpeedPAK" (Note 2), an official shipping service provided by its official shipping partner, Orange Connex.
Accordingly, WASABI has strengthened its collaboration with eBay Japan Co., Ltd. and Orange Connex Japan Co., Ltd.
What You Can Do with eBay Official Shipping SpeedPAK Integration
"eBay SpeedPAK" is eBay's official shipping service.
Provided by "Orange Connex (OC)", eBay's official shipping partner with hundreds of millions of deliveries to over 50 countries worldwide, it features robust seller protection, including volume discount pricing, preferential treatment for negative feedback, and Japanese customer support.
This helps sellers resolve issues such as "the burden of complex shipping procedures" and "unexpected additional fees or increased shipping costs," supporting sustainable growth even in uncertain times.
What You Can Do with WASABI SWITCH Integration
Through this integration, sellers can select "eBay SpeedPAK" from the WASABI SWITCH settings screen, enabling them to handle international shipping without disrupting their existing operational structure.
Furthermore, the integration also supports:
・Downloading shipping policies associated with the use of eBay's Authenticity Guarantee service.
・Automatic generation of necessary shipping documents, including watch sheets, for international shipping.
These features strengthen a safe and reliable international shipping system for sellers. Coupled with "seller protection" automatically applied when SpeedPAK usage conditions are met, the risk of troubles during sales can be significantly avoided.
About Future Development
Currently, "SpeedPAK Economy" is available, allowing easy drop-off shipping via QR code at Lawson convenience stores and post offices nationwide, keeping shipping costs low. In the future, we plan to sequentially expand support for various plans such as "SpeedPAK – Ship via FedEx," which offers rapid delivery in 1-3 business days, and "SpeedPAK – Ship via DHL," suitable for shipping products with lithium batteries.
Additionally, we are proceeding with the development of functions such as an HS code acquisition feature necessary for creating customs documents, aiming to build a robust cross-border EC infrastructure that enables Japanese businesses to sell globally more smoothly and at lower costs.
Please contact us here for inquiries and questions regarding this partnership.
Contact Us Here
About WASABI SWITCH
In the reuse business, various challenges exist, such as market expansion and operational efficiency.
Specifically, inventory management and listing operations tend to become person-dependent, relying heavily on manpower. Also, many cases exist where businesses wish to advance sales strategies combining physical stores and EC but are bottlenecked by daily operational burdens.
WASABI SWITCH is an EC integrated management system specialized in solving these challenges in the reuse business.
Detailed functions and case studies of this service can be found on our official website.
WASABI SWITCH Official Website Here
WASABI Inc. Company Profile
Engages in cross-border EC solution businesses, including consulting for overseas sales.
We focus on the reuse-specialized EC integrated management system "WASABI SWITCH," as well as event and community management.
■ Company Name: WASABI Inc.
■ Representative: Hirofumi Okubo
■ Established: March 2, 2012
■ Business Description: Consulting specialized in buying and selling used goods.