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What is EORI?

Any merchant moving goods into or out of the EU requires an EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification number) to properly assess customs duties. Although each EU Member State can provide EORI numbers, Merchants only need one EORI for the entire EU, no matter how many EU Countries/Member States it services. Shippers should use their EORI number in all communications with any EU Customs where a customs identifier is required. For more information on EORI, visit the European Commission website.

What is TaxID/VAT?

Tax ID/VAT are codes that determine how a merchant will be assessed for tax purposes. One seller may have multiple numbers, depending on the countries they are shipping from/to so this may vary by shipment. The Tax ID used in the United States is called the EIN, or Employer Identification Number. U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) guidelines require that import/export filings include the shipper's Employer Identification Number (EIN). VAT stands for Value Added Tax. VAT numbers are widely used rather than EIN in Europe, the UK, and elsewhere around the world.

Can you give some information of IOSS (FedEx, UPS, DHL Express, DHL eCommerce and USPS only)?

The EU is launching an Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) platform to simplify the declaration and the

• payment of VAT for B2C imports up to a value of €150—if the value of the shipment is over €150, it is considered DDU and the VAT tax is decided at customs. This optional platform only requires you to register with a single EU Member State to manage your sales VAT throughout the EU, removing the need to register for VAT in every country you are selling goods to.

• If you are a non-EU based supplier or marketplace selling goods to consumers in the EU, registering with the IOSS means you can collect accurate VAT for the purchase from the consumer at the point of sale, which can then be declared and paid in a periodic VAT return. If you are a merchant that collects VAT tax on your site, your IOSS ID should be passed. If the marketplace (i.e eBay Canada) collects VAT tax at the point of sale, the marketplace's IOSS ID should be passed. 
• Shipments containing a valid IOSS number will therefore not be subject to import VAT, which may help them move through customs quicker. If an IOSS ID is provided, you will need to keep "Incoterm" as DDU. If DDP is selected, it may lead to double taxation. If your company does not have an EU-based establishment and you wish to register for the IOSS, you will need to appoint an intermediary to settle VAT through this platform.