The Ultimate Customs Toolkit for Shopify
Customs Buddy is the dedicated solution for Shopify merchants who ship internationally. Stop struggling with manual paperwork and start generating professional, export-ready commercial invoices directly from your orders.
Save hours on manual data entry every day.
Ensure compliance with accurate HS codes and tax totals.
Eliminate delays and keep your customers happy.
Plug & Play directly into your Shopify orders.
Powerful Features for Global Traders
Everything you need to automate your export documentation and keep your international shipping moving at Shopify speed.
Automated HS Code Selection
End the multi-window struggle. Quickly find and assign accurate Harmonized System codes directly within your order workflow.
- Search global classification databases
- Save codes to your product data sync
- Reduce border rejection risks
Saved Business Templates
Store your business info once. Customs Buddy remembers your VAT/EORI numbers and signatures for every new invoice.
- Pre-fill EORI and VAT details
- Custom company branding options
- One-click document generation
Live Product Data Sync
Customs Buddy pulls product weights, values, and variants directly from Shopify so you never re-type a description again.
- Plug-and-play Shopify integration
- Automatic weight and total calculation
- Real-time inventory data pulling
Smart Compliance Checks
The app automatically flags missing information like country of origin or weight before you print, preventing customs delays.
- In-workflow validation
- Prevents common export errors
- Reduces costly border returns
Multi-Carrier Compliance
Whether you ship with DHL, FedEx, UPS, or local post, generate documents that meet every carrier's specific requirements.
- Standardized export formats
- Universal customs information entry
- Ready for global digital submission
Export-Ready PDF Prints
Generate and download professional, formatted PDF invoices that are ready to be attached to your international parcels instantly.
- Instant PDF generation
- Professional bento-grid layout
- High-accuracy total calculations
The Value of Seamless Exports
Customs Buddy isn't just about paperwork; it's about unlocking your store's global potential by removing the friction from international trade.
Save Time
- Generated docs in under 30 seconds
- Batch process multiple orders at once
- Automatic data sync from Shopify
- Saved templates for repeat recipients
Reduce Risk
- Eliminate manual data entry errors
- Standardized customs-ready formats
- Verify HS codes and Tax IDs easily
- Stay compliant with global regulations
Keep Customers Happy
- Faster border processing times
- Predictable delivery windows
- Professional unboxing experience
- Reduced customer support inquiries
How Customs Buddy Works
Setting up your international export workflow is simpler than you think. Plug in, sync, and ship.
1
Install the App
Find Customs Buddy on the Shopify App Store. Connect it to your store with one click to let the app securely access your orders and products.
2
Automatic Sync & Data Validation
Open any order in your Shopify admin. Customs Buddy automatically pulls customer details, weights, and values, then checks for missing HS codes or country of origin data.
3
One-Click Export
Review your auto-calculated totals and click generate. Instantly download your professional, compliant commercial invoice ready to print and attach to your shipment.
Common Questions
HOW LONG DOES SETUP TAKE?
Setup takes less than 2 minutes. Simply install the app from the Shopify App Store, and it instantly syncs with your store data. You can generate your first commercial invoice immediately after installation without any complex configuration.
IS MY DATA SECURE?
We prioritize data security by following Shopify's strict API standards. Your store information and customer data are handled with professional-grade encryption, ensuring that only necessary export details are processed to generate your documentation securely.
WHICH COUNTRIES ARE SUPPORTED?
Customs Buddy supports global international trade. Our templates are designed to be compliant with major customs authorities worldwide, allowing you to ship from your Shopify store to virtually any international destination with professional documentation.
HOW DOES THE PRICING WORK?
We offer flexible tier-based plans through the Shopify ecosystem. Whether you are sending a few international packages a month or scaling into a global brand, there is a plan that scales with your export volume. You can try it out today with our trial period.
DOES IT WORK WITH MY CARRIERS?
Yes. Customs Buddy generates commercial invoices that are carrier-agnostic. Whether you use DHL, UPS, FedEx, or national postal services, our professional formatting meets the standard requirements for documents that must accompany your shipments.
CAN I USE MY EXISTING WORKFLOWS?
Absolutely. Customs Buddy plugs directly into your Shopify admin orders page. It is designed to act as a seamless extension of your fulfillment process, not a replacement. You can continue managing orders as you do now, only with an added tool for fast paperwork.