USPS Automated Package Verification System Cracks Down on Weight Misreporting
The USPS Automated Package Verification (APV) system has recently cracked down on sellers misreporting package weights, leading to adjustments and penalties for many sellers.
What are the key facts?
- 1Regulatory system: USPS Automated Package Verification system (APV)
- 2Violation behavior: Misreporting package weight to obtain lower shipping costs
What happened?
The USPS APV system automatically identifies and corrects discrepancies in package weight reporting. Many sellers who tried to undervalue weight to obtain cheaper Ground Advantage shipping have been hit with automatic price deductions by the system. USPS warns sellers to accurately declare package weights.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Logistics costs are central to cross-border e-commerce; sellers must calibrate their weighing equipment to ensure declared weights match actual ones to avoid additional penalties.