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Helping you deal with 1 July EU VAT changes
On 1 July 2021, major changes to EU Value Added Tax (VAT) came into effect for businesses selling goods to customers located in the EU. The Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) has been introduced by the EU to enable and simplify the declaration and payment of VAT for distance sales of imported goods - with a value up to €150.
Parcelforce Worldwide are now pleased to offer a range of IOSS solutions to support and meet your needs, however you want to do business.
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Thousands of businesses trust us to deliver, both in the UK and internationally. With named Account Managers, inflight delivery options, delivery notifications worldwide, and a reach of 99% of the world’s population, Parcelforce Worldwide is perfectly positioned to help you grow globally.


Calculate the landed cost of your goods with Aura from Hurricane
If you register yourself for IOSS, or via Deloitte’s service, you will need to calculate the landed cost of your goods. You can do this by using Aura from Hurricane. This service calculates all import Duty and Tax chargeable at the checkout and also provides a Prohibited and Restricted Goods check, Denied Parties check and HS code look-up all in one API call.
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HS Code Update January 2022
On January 1st 2022, the World Customs Organisation (WCO), an independent intergovernmental body that serves as the voice of the customs community, implemented the 7th edition of its Harmonised System.
This means the data requirements will change in areas including HS codes and duty and VAT rates, as well as having implications for prohibited and restricted goods screening.
For a full-list of updates please visit GOV.UK. or visit HMRC Trade Tariff tool with more information, in order to minimise delays through customs or items being returned to sender.
Please check our Service Updates Page for the latest service updates and advice when sending items.
Dealing with these changes is important
To help avoid delays, returns and a poor delivery experience for your customers, it is important that you deal with these EU VAT changes. Whichever solution you use, Parcelforce Worldwide will help ensure your items are delivered across the EU.
Find more information on these changes here or read more about the UK government’s guidance here.

Still have questions?
Get in touch to discuss our range of IOSS solutions, call your Account Manager if you’re an existing customer, or read our IOSS FAQs to find out more.