[Green Circle on Cross-border] Compliance Requirements for Amazon UK Import Entry Number (IEN) 2024

Starting June 30, 2024, new rules for Amazon's UK site

Amazon UK has announced that from June 30, 2024, all sellers must provide an Import Entry Number (IEN) for items entering the Amazon UK Operations Center from January 1, 2024 onwards. Sellers who fail to submit an IEN or provide a valid reason within 60 days of the shipment's arrival will be restricted from creating new shipments. In order to help sellers to successfully cope with the new regulation, here are the detailed steps and suggestions:

Acquired Import Entry Number (IEN)

1. Get IEN: Contact the carrier or freight forwarder to ensure they provide accurate IEN information.
2. Upload IEN: Uploading IEN through the Amazon seller platform.

• Listed Seller Platform
• Find the corresponding shipment record
• Uploading IEN to ensure complete and accurate information

Prioritize shipments starting April 1, 2024

Sellers should prioritize shipments from April 1, 2024 to ensure that all IENs have been captured and uploaded. If there are any missing or incorrect IENs, they need to be updated and corrected as soon as possible.

Keeping track

As required by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), sellers are required to keep all relevant import entry numbers and shipment records for 6 years.

Submission of reasonable grounds (if applicable)

If it is not possible to provide IEN within 60 days of the arrival of the shipment, a valid reason must be submitted through the Seller's Platform and supported by sufficient supporting documents.

Further Recommendations

• Regular compliance checks: Audit shipment and IEN records on a regular basis.
• Training Team: Ensure that the team understands the new compliance requirements and operational processes.
• Contacting Professional Service ProvidersIf you have questions or need help, you can contact the Green Circle, a professional compliance service.

Q&A

What is an Import Entry Number (IEN)?
When goods are imported into the UK, the UK Customs and Excise Department will assign an IEN, most commonly a "Transport Reference Number (MRN)" and an S10, which is provided by the customs broker (logistics agent or freight forwarder).

How long do I have to enter the IEN?
Sellers have 60 days to add an IEN to the SellerPlatform after the shipment is first received by Amazon's UK operations center.After this time period, IENs can no longer be edited.

By following these steps and recommendations, sellers can effectively respond to the new Amazon UK regulations to ensure compliance and smooth business operations.