This section aims to answer fundamental questions about the Windsor Framework.
The Windsor Framework is an agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) regarding the movement of goods between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI), following the UK’s exit from the EU. GB refers to England, Wales, and Scotland.
For further details, please refer to The Windsor Framework - GOV.UK and also the government’s further details and publications page The Windsor Framework - further detail and publications - GOV.UK.
ShipStation believes the following types of movements will be affected by this change in shipping from GB to NI:
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B2C (Business to Consumer)
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B2B (Business to Business)
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C2C (Consumer to Consumer)
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C2B (Consumer to Business, aka return)
Carriers may require Shippers to provide additional information regarding shipments entering NI. The information will depend upon the type of movement taking place. To collect this information, carriers will update their technical integrations with ShipStation platforms.
ShipStation’s changes will enable Customers to provide all the information required by carriers.
Carriers will need to be registered as Authorised to ship parcels from GB to NI.
The UK Carrier (UKC) Scheme is an authorisation that enables businesses to move eligible consumer parcels, from GB to NI, in line with Windsor Framework arrangements. UKC Scheme authorisation allows a business to send these parcels without completing any customs, or safety and security declarations. For more information, refer to the UK Government Guidance: Check if you can apply for the UK Carrier Scheme.