On 30th September 2024, there were to be new arrangements to the shipment of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework.
New Deadline – 31st March 2025
The government has announced a delay to the Windsor Framework giving organisations more time to prepare for the changes. Please click here for more information.
This Framework introduces specific processes and requirements for shipping into Northern Ireland, based on the type of sender you are:
- Business to Consumer (B2C) & Consumer to Business (C2B): You’ll need to provide a description of the parcel contents, including the number of items and their individual value. We’ll also ask for an ‘Export Reason’ to ensure smooth customs processing and avoid delays or extra charges. For some couriers like Royal Mail and Parcelforce, you may also need to include Tariff Codes (HS Codes).
- Business to Business (B2B): Similarly to shipping to Europe, you’ll need to include VAT and EORI Numbers for both the sender and receiver, along with the reason for exporting.
Meeting our obligations
‘We have made a number of system enhancements to accommodate the required changes and are ready for when this goes live’
David Butterfield, eCommerce General Manager
If you are using Elovate for the distribution of your goods and have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your Account Manager.