This section covers ShipStation's preparations for the Windsor Framework.
ShipStation is working with more than 50 carriers to understand the changes that each will require. We will apply changes to the technical integration between ShipStation and the carrier to meet these requirements.
We are extending our shipment details to enable Shippers to provide new data depending on the Movement Indicator. These details include:
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Movement Indicator – B2B, B2C, or C2C. The Shipper is responsible for ensuring they provide the correct movement indicator to the carrier.
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Shipper and Receiver Tax Identifier fields. These identifier fields are for UKIMS / EORI Numbers. They will be required for the B2B movement indicator.
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Declaration of Risk: New field for a declaration of the risk that the goods will be onward shipped into the EU (True/False) for B2B movement indicator.
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Goods description This declaration will require you to include an item description, harmonised code, country of origin, SKU, weight, and value for all Movement Indicators.
Some carriers are using this opportunity to introduce additional mandatory changes. We are required to apply any additional data validations as stipulated by the carriers.
ShipStation is developing changes as required for the carrier integrations impacted by this phase of the Windsor Framework.
You can check the UK Providers section of our Carrier Integrations page for a linked listing of carriers we integrate with.
Check with your carriers. They will have the best and latest understanding of any changes they might implement. We may not yet have visibility of recent changes that carriers apply to their API integrations, such as additional data validation.
ShipStation can confirm if the product description is being provided to the carrier (via API or EDI) but cannot confirm that it meets the carrier’s or HMRC requirements.
Requirements may differ between each carrier. Only they can confirm that customers are providing them with the complete and accurate data elements they require.