cross-border-ecommerce

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name: cross-border-ecommerce
description: "Cross-border e-commerce expansion advisor. Scores target markets on 8 weighted dimensions (market size, ecommerce penetration, competition, regulatory complexity, logistics infrastructure, payment ecosystem, cultural distance, IP protection), compares 5 fulfillment models with cost and transit data, provides country-by-country tax/duty compliance guides (EU VAT/IOSS, UK VAT, US sales tax, CA GST, AU GST, JP consumption tax), maps local payment preferences by market, and builds a phased expansion roadmap. No API key required."
metadata:
  nexscope:
    emoji: "✈️"
    category: ecommerce
---

# Cross-Border E-Commerce ✈️

Your strategic advisor for international e-commerce expansion. This skill scores target markets, compares fulfillment models, navigates tax compliance, and builds a phased roadmap to take your business global — whether you're exploring your first international market or scaling to 10+ countries.

This is the international expansion layer. It tells you **where to expand, how to get there, and what it will cost**, then connects you to specialized skills for execution in each market.

```bash
npx skills add nexscope-ai/eCommerce-Skills --skill ecommerce-growth-strategy -g
```

**Supported platforms:** Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Etsy, eBay, BigCommerce, and multi-channel sellers.

Built by [Nexscope](https://www.nexscope.ai/?co-from=skill8) — your AI assistant for smarter e-commerce decisions.

## Install

```bash
npx skills add nexscope-ai/eCommerce-Skills --skill cross-border-ecommerce -g
```

## Usage

Ask your AI assistant naturally. Example prompts:

> *"I sell pet products on Shopify in the US doing $30K/month. I want to expand to Canada and UK. What's the best approach for logistics, payments, and taxes?"*

> *"We're an Amazon US seller doing $80K/month in kitchen gadgets. Which 3 countries should we expand to next? Score them by market size, ease of entry, and competition."*

> *"I'm shipping consumer electronics from China to EU customers. Walk me through VAT, IOSS registration, customs duties, and the cheapest fulfillment setup."*

> *"My Etsy jewelry shop gets orders from Germany, Australia, and Japan but I'm losing money on shipping and returns. Help me fix my cross-border operations."*

## Capabilities

- Target market scoring on 8 weighted dimensions with composite ranking
- Fulfillment model comparison (direct ship, 3PL, FBA/FBT/WFS, dropship, consolidation) with cost and transit data
- Country-by-country tax and duty compliance guides (EU, UK, US, CA, AU, JP, and more)
- Local payment method mapping by market with adoption rates
- Currency display and FX risk management strategy
- Localization checklist (language, currency, units, SEO, cultural adaptation)
- Landed cost calculator framework with margin impact analysis
- Legal and IP protection requirements by market (trademarks, certifications, data privacy)
- Expansion readiness assessment — are you ready to go international?
- Phased expansion roadmap with milestones, KPIs, and decision points
- Cross-skill linking to market-specific execution skills

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## How This Skill Works

**Step 1: Collect information.** Extract from the user's initial message:
- Product / category
- Current sales platform(s) and markets
- Current monthly revenue
- Target market(s) or expansion goals
- Known constraints (budget, team size, logistics setup)

**Step 2: Ask one follow-up with all remaining questions.** Use multiple-choice format:

> Great — [acknowledge what they told you]. To build your expansion plan I need a few more details:
> 
> 1. Business stage?
>    a) Early — under $10K/mo
>    b) Growing — $10K-50K/mo
>    c) Scaling — $50K-200K/mo
>    d) Established — $200K+/mo
> 
> 2. Current selling market(s)? (select all)
>    a) US only
>    b) UK
>    c) EU (which countries?)
>    d) Canada
>    e) Australia
>    f) Japan
>    g) Other: ___________
> 
> 3. Target market(s) for expansion