Zonos Technology Intelligence

What is Zonos?

Zonos is a cross-border e-commerce platform that handles international shipping, customs duties, and taxes. The platform enables merchants to sell globally by calculating landed costs, managing compliance, and providing localized checkout experiences.

By handling the complexity of international trade, Zonos removes barriers for businesses expanding beyond domestic markets, making global sales accessible to merchants of all sizes.

Key Features

Landed Cost

• Duties: Real-time calculation
• Taxes: VAT/GST included
• Fees: All-inclusive pricing
• HS codes: Product classification

Checkout

• Currency: Local pricing display
• Payments: Regional methods
• Language: Localized experience

Shipping

• Rates: Multi-carrier quotes
• Labels: Commercial invoices
• Tracking: End-to-end visibility

Use Cases

DTC Brands Going Global

Direct-to-consumer brands expand internationally without establishing foreign entities. Customers see total landed cost upfront, eliminating surprise fees at delivery.

Marketplace Sellers

Multi-channel sellers manage international orders across platforms. Consistent duty/tax calculation regardless of sales channel origin.

Luxury Goods

High-value product sellers navigate complex import regulations. Proper classification ensures compliance while optimizing duty rates.

Subscription Boxes

Recurring shipment businesses handle international subscribers. Automated compliance for regular cross-border deliveries.

Code Examples

Landed Cost API

// Calculate duties and taxes
const response = await fetch('https://api.zonos.com/v1/landed-cost', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
        'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
        shipFrom: { country: 'US' },
        shipTo: { country: 'GB', postal: 'SW1A 1AA' },
        items: [{
            description: 'Cotton T-Shirt',
            quantity: 2,
            amount: 49.99,
            hsCode: '6109.10'
        }]
    })
});

Checkout Integration

<!-- Zonos Checkout Widget -->
<script src="https://js.zonos.com/checkout.js"></script>
<script>
Zonos.init({
    storeId: 'YOUR_STORE_ID',
    currency: 'auto'
});
</script>

Comparison

vs Global-e

• Size: Global-e enterprise focus
• Integration: Zonos more flexible
• Pricing: Zonos SMB-friendly

vs FlowIO

• Approach: Similar full-service
• Coverage: Both comprehensive
• Platform: Different integrations

Why Zonos

• Transparent landed cost at checkout
• No surprise delivery fees for customers
• HS code classification automation
• Flexible API for custom integrations