What Is a Backorder? Meaning & How It Works Inside a 3PL

A backorder is an order a seller accepts for a product it can’t ship from stock right now. The order stays open, holds its place in line, and ships once the item is back in stock. If your own order says “backordered,” the purchase went through and is waiting on inventory.   For brands, a […]

What Is an HTS Code? (And What Happens When Yours Is Wrong)

If a carrier form, a customs broker, or your 3PL just asked for your product’s HTS code, an order may already be waiting on the answer. An HTS code is the 10-digit number US Customs uses to classify an imported product and set the duty it owes, and no international shipment moves without one. This […]