European countries are implementing rules that make importing e-commerce more transparent and consistent across borders. For all orders, it is now mandated that VAT be collected at the point of checkout. Goods can then be cleared using a streamlined "green channel" for faster processing and, most importantly for e-commerce sellers, zero consignee fees.
Among the key issues confronting e-commerce parcels being shipping cross border has been how to minimize, access and pay duty fees. But with higher duty free thresholds, lower duty rates over all, the key concern is now payment of Value Added Tax.
European countries are implementing strict rules mandating the prepayment of VAT for e-commerce orders. This directive is part of the "Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe" to ensure proper VAT collection for international online purchases. Navigating these changes can be complex, but Jet Worldwide offers best-in-class shipping solutions to seamlessly deliver online orders to Europe and the UK from the US and Canada.
