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Hemp vs Marijuana Products: Critical Shipping Law Differences You Must Know
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Hemp vs Marijuana Products: Critical Shipping Law Differences You Must Know

When it comes to shipping cannabis products, everything boils down to one critical number: **0.3% THC**. Simply put, federally legal hemp products—those with **0.3% or less THC**—can be shipped across state lines using standard carriers like USPS. Anything above that...

Sep 27, 2025Read More
Understanding FFLs: Types, Requirements & E-Commerce Implications
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Understanding FFLs: Types, Requirements & E-Commerce Implications

Think of a Federal Firearms License (FFL) as the essential business permit for anyone in the firearms industry. It's not optional. Just like a doctor needs a medical license to practice medicine, you absolutely must have an FFL from the...

Sep 26, 2025Read More
Pepper Spray & Self-Defense Shipping Restrictions by State
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Pepper Spray & Self-Defense Shipping Restrictions by State

Selling self-defense products online seems straightforward, but it comes with a massive catch: a confusing and frustrating web of **pepper spray and self-defense product shipping restrictions by state**. While pepper spray is legal for personal use in all **50 states**,...

Sep 25, 2025Read More
How State Excise Taxes Affect Online Alcohol Sales and Shipping
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How State Excise Taxes Affect Online Alcohol Sales and Shipping

State excise taxes are a tough but unavoidable reality for anyone selling alcohol online. In a nutshell, they drive up costs for your customers, make shipping a logistical headache, and force sellers to navigate a maze of compliance rules. Think...

Sep 24, 2025Read More
Vape and E-Cigarette Shipping: PACT Act Compliance for Online Stores
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Vape and E-Cigarette Shipping: PACT Act Compliance for Online Stores

If you're selling vapes and e-cigarettes online, your shipping process is no longer business as usual. Navigating the PACT Act is now a strict requirement, covering nearly every vaping product you can think of—even those without any nicotine. The single...

Sep 23, 2025Read More
International Shipping Restrictions for Sporting Goods & Outdoor Equipment
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International Shipping Restrictions for Sporting Goods & Outdoor Equipment

Shipping sporting goods across borders feels like playing a game where every country has its own, unwritten rulebook. **Critical mistakes often happen at customs**, a place where seemingly harmless items—like a tactical knife for camping—get flagged as weapons, oversized gear...

Sep 22, 2025Read More