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Cross-border shopping assistant

Build a tool that helps international shoppers navigate import fees and shipping options.

Why now

Global ecommerce grows but customs remain confusing.

Who for
International online shoppers
Business model
Affiliate fees + premium
Effort
A few weeks

Shoppers ordering from foreign sites face unexpected fees and delays. Current solutions provide partial information at best.

Create a browser extension that calculates total landed costs upfront. Show duty estimates, shipping times and alternative sellers with better rates.

Monetize through affiliate fees and premium features like price tracking. Target frequent cross-border shoppers.

Begin with major markets and common product categories. Expand coverage based on user demand.

Accuracy depends on frequently changing import regulations worldwide.

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