How can I ensure accurate tax calculations for international orders

1. Use a dedicated tax calculation service: Integrate a third-party service like Avalara, TaxJar, or Quaderno that specializes in international tax calculations. These services can provide real-time, accurate tax rates based on the customer's location and the specific products being purchased[4].

2. Import precise tax data: When importing orders, include the exact tax amounts that were originally calculated and charged. This ensures that the imported orders reflect the correct tax calculations for each specific country[1].

3. Disable automatic tax recalculation: When importing orders, turn off WooCommerce's automatic tax recalculation feature. This prevents the system from overriding the imported tax values with potentially incorrect calculations[1].

4. Use correct tax rates: Ensure that your WooCommerce tax settings include the correct tax rates for each country and region you sell to. This is crucial for accurate calculations on new orders and for verifying imported order data[3].

5. Handle VAT correctly: For orders involving VAT, make sure to import the correct VAT rates and amounts. Pay attention to different VAT rules for different countries, especially within the EU[1].

6. Consider de minimis thresholds: Be aware of the duty-free or tax-free thresholds (de minimis values) for different countries. These can affect whether taxes are applied to certain orders[4][5].

7. Account for product-specific tax rules: Some products may have special tax rates or exemptions. Ensure your system can handle these variations for different product types across different countries[3].

8. Implement a robust order import process: Develop a careful import process that preserves all relevant tax data, including tax totals, tax rates, and any special tax designations or exemptions[1].

9. Verify calculations: After importing orders or setting up new tax rules, thoroughly test and verify the tax calculations across various scenarios to ensure accuracy[3].

10. Keep tax settings updated: Regularly review and update your tax settings to reflect any changes in international tax laws or rates[4].

By implementing these strategies, you can significantly improve the accuracy of tax calculations for international orders in WooCommerce, both for newly created orders and imported historical data.