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UPS Hazmat certification WooCommerce integration Guide
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UPS Hazmat certification WooCommerce integration Guide

If you're selling anything classified as hazardous materials—think lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes, or even some cleaning supplies—you're dealing with a huge layer of operational complexity. Trying to manage these shipments by hand isn't just slow; it's a high-stakes gamble with...

Nov 25, 2025Read More
New Jersey hollow point ammunition shipping laws: Explained
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New Jersey hollow point ammunition shipping laws: Explained

Here's the bottom line right up front: **shipping hollow point ammunition to a private citizen's home in New Jersey is effectively illegal.** While you won't find a law that explicitly says "you can't ship this ammo," the state's incredibly strict...

Nov 24, 2025Read More
Ghost gun parts shipping restrictions: Compliance Guide
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Ghost gun parts shipping restrictions: Compliance Guide

Selling firearm components online means navigating a complex and shifting maze of **ghost gun parts shipping restrictions**. This tangled web of federal laws, varied state statutes, and private carrier policies creates serious compliance risks for e-commerce businesses. One mistake can...

Nov 23, 2025Read More
WooCommerce restrict COD regulated products: A Quick Guide
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WooCommerce restrict COD regulated products: A Quick Guide

If you're selling regulated products on WooCommerce, you need a reliable way to restrict Cash-on-Delivery (COD). The best approach is using a dedicated plugin to create rules that block this payment method for specific items, categories, or even entire locations....

Nov 22, 2025Read More
Illinois FOID card shipping requirements e-commerce Guide
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Illinois FOID card shipping requirements e-commerce Guide

If you're selling firearms or ammunition online to customers in Illinois, there's one piece of legislation you absolutely must get right: the **Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act**. This state law is the backbone of your entire e-commerce compliance strategy,...

Nov 21, 2025Read More
Disable guest checkout age restricted items in WooCommerce
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Disable guest checkout age restricted items in WooCommerce

Selling age-restricted items online means you absolutely **must disable guest checkout** to stay compliant. Letting customers buy products like alcohol or vapes as a guest opens up a massive legal loophole. It makes it nearly impossible to reliably verify their...

Nov 20, 2025Read More