> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.crbtrack.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to the CrossBorderly Shipping API

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## Overview

The CrossBorderly API enables e-commerce platforms to seamlessly integrate cross-border shipping capabilities. Create orders, generate labels, submit manifests, and track parcels across international borders.

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  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Get your first shipment created in 5 minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/overview">
    Complete reference for all endpoints
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sandbox Mode" icon="flask" href="/sandbox">
    Test your integration safely
  </Card>

  <Card title="SDKs" icon="box" href="/sdks/overview">
    Libraries for JavaScript, Python, and more
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Key Features

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="package" title="Order Management">
    Create shipping orders programmatically. The API automatically validates addresses, calculates shipping costs, and generates tracking numbers.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="tag" title="Label Generation">
    Generate 4x6 shipping labels in PDF, PNG, or ZPL format. Labels include barcodes, routing information, and customs declarations.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="plane" title="Manifest Submission">
    Submit Air Waybill (AWB) manifests to group parcels into shipments. The system validates against country-specific customs requirements.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="location-dot" title="Real-time Tracking">
    Track parcels from origin to delivery with detailed status updates. Offer tracking pages to your customers or receive webhook notifications.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="globe" title="Multi-Country Support">
    Ship to Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and more. Each country has specific validation rules for customs compliance.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Supported Countries

| Country        | Code | Validation Rules                            |
| -------------- | ---- | ------------------------------------------- |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador   | EC   | Cédula/RUC required, postal code validation |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico    | MX   | RFC optional, state validation              |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia  | CO   | Cédula required                             |
| 🇵🇪 Peru      | PE   | DNI required                                |
| 🇨🇱 Chile     | CL   | RUT required                                |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | AR   | CUIT/CUIL optional                          |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil    | BR   | CPF/CNPJ required                           |

## API Base URLs

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Production">
    ```
    https://api.crbtrack.com
    ```

    Use for live shipments with real carrier integration.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Sandbox">
    ```
    https://sandbox.crbtrack.com
    ```

    Use for testing. No real shipments are created.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Rate Limits

| Endpoint Type       | Limit               |
| ------------------- | ------------------- |
| Order Creation      | 50 requests/second  |
| Tracking Queries    | 100 requests/second |
| Label Operations    | 20 requests/second  |
| Manifest Submission | 10 requests/second  |

Rate limits are applied per API key. If you need higher limits, [contact support](mailto:support@crbtrack.com).

## Need Help?

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  <Card title="API Support" icon="headset" href="mailto:api-support@crbtrack.com">
    Get help with technical integration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Status Page" icon="signal" href="https://status.crbtrack.com">
    Check API availability and incidents
  </Card>
</CardGroup>