Due to the recent announcement, we are closely working with the couriers to determine if any changes need to be released now: The new arrangements under the Windsor Framework for parcels and freight movements that were envisaged to come into effect from 30 September 2024 will now not take effect on this date. While we will provide further information on the detailed timeline for the coming into effect of the new arrangements in due course, businesses should be fully prepared for them by 31 March 2025. New deadline and additional information can be looked up here. |
Following the introduction of the Windsor Framework, the current waiver scheme will end and new arrangements for parcels moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI) will take effect from 30 September 2024.
More information about the Windsor Framework can be looked up here.
As part of the new arrangements agreed under the Windsor Framework, the existing UK Trader Scheme (UKTS) will be replaced, as of 30 September 2023, by a new UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS).
Registration steps for UKIMS can be found here.
Summary of key changes:
Green Lane (Not at Risk Goods) | Red Lane (At Risk Goods) |
Goods staying in NI will move through the UKIMS | Goods that move to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) or the EU will be subject to full EU customs controls |
B2B "Not At Risk" orders must:
| Full customs information is required for B2B "At Risk" orders |
B2C orders only require a basic item description | - |
- Shipper Responsibility
If the Shipper is registered for the UKIMS, it must be supplied in the config. If no UKIMS number is provided, shipments will be treated as At Risk by couriers. UKIMS registration proves the shipper can handle Not At Risk items but does not guarantee every item qualifies.
The article will provide an overview of the required changes for each Shipping Integration.
Keep in mind that the article and changes will be published in advance, however, they will be ignored until the 30th of September due to no API support from the Vendor side.
The article will be kept up-to-date and new details will be added promptly.
Courier-specific updates for Windsor Framework
- Amazon Shipping
- DHL Express
- DHL Parcel UK
- DPD UK and DPD Local
- EVRi Corporate
- EVRi Business
- FedEx
- GFS
- Parcelforce
- Royal Mail OBA and Royal Mail Tracked
- Spring Omni
- UPS
- Yodel
No changes are required.
Amazon Shipping does not support B2B Orders.
DHL Express
Changes are not yet live.
What? | Where? |
Shipper UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Config |
Recipient UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Properties |
Keep in mind: Ensure the correct services are assigned to orders: all shipments going from GB to NI need to be shipped with a DOM (DOM - DHL Domestic Express) or DOT (DOT - DHL Domestic Express 12:00) service.
DHL Parcel UK
Changes are not yet live.
What? | Where? |
Shipper UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Config |
Senders Deferment Account | Shipping > Integrations > Config |
Recipient UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Properties |
Keep in mind: The export reason is added as a Service setting for Parcel Neighbour 48Hrs. Service settings can be found in Shipping > Integrations > Services > Edit.
DPD UK and DPD Local
What? | Where? |
Shipper UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Config Sender > Sender UKIMS Number |
Recipient UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Properties > RecipientUKIMS |
Keep in mind: Full customs details (Description, Commodity Codes, Country Of Origin, etc) will be supplied for both B2B and B2C Orders going from GB to NI, regardless if those are At Risk or not.
EVRi Corporate
No changes are required.
EVRi Corporate does not support B2B Orders. Only B2C Orders to NI can be sent with the courier.
EVRi Business
Ensure that CommodityDescription and HsCode Extended Properties are populated and present in the Items Extended Properties. For Orders going to NI, this information will be submitted.
FedEx
What? | Where? |
Shipper UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Config > Sender UKIMS |
Recipient UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Properties > RecipientUKIMS |
Keep in mind: Commercial Invoices will be printed for Orders from GB to NI if enabled, regardless of the ETD settings in the config.
GFS
Changes are not yet live.
What? | Where? |
Shipper UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Config |
Recipient UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Properties |
Royal Mail OBA and Royal Mail Tracked
Changes are not yet live.
What? | Where? |
Shipper UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Config |
Goods are eligible for a Preferential Duty Rate | Shipping > Integrations > Config |
Recipient UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Properties |
| Export Licence | Shipping > Integrations > Properties |
License Number | Shipping > Integrations > Properties |
| Certificate Number | Shipping > Integrations > Properties |
Keep in mind: Export License expects either Y/Yes/True or N/No/False value. By default, the value N/No/False will be submitted if there is no Order Extended Property.
Only Royal Mail Tracked 48 can be used for B2B orders going from GB to NI.
UPS
Changes are not yet live.
What? | Where? |
Shipper UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Config |
Recipient UKIMS number | Shipping > Integrations > Properties |
Yodel
No changes are required.
Yodel does not support B2B Orders. Only B2C Orders to NI can be sent with the courier.
Frequently asked questions
1. What is UKIMS and where can I get it?
UKIMS stands for UK Internal Market Scheme, which allows you to declare goods as Not At Risk if they are moving into NI. More details about UKIMS can be found here.
You can apply for the UKIMS here.
2. When will the UKIMS number be submitted to the courier?
If Shipper UKIMS is present in the config, the Order is B2B and the destination country is NI - Shipper UKIMS will be submitted.
If Recipient UKIMS is present in Order Extended Properties and the destination country is NI - Recipient UKIMIS will be submitted.
3. How are B2B Orders determined?
We will determine if this is a Business Order based on the presence of the Company Name on the Order. If Company Name is populated - the Order will be considered as B2B.
Also, if Recipient UKIMS is present in Order Extended Properties, the Order will be considered as B2B, and the Recipient UKIMS number will be submitted to the courier.
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