The Windsor Framework is an agreement between the UK and EU to manage trade from mainland GB to Northern Ireland, which is also part of GB, following Brexit.
Following responses from various carriers, we now have clarity on the changes required by The Windsor Framework and what our customers need to do to comply.
Please note that some carriers have yet to confirm how the Windsor Framework will impact their services. As a result, further updates may be necessary, and in some cases, changes may not be implemented in time if carriers fail to notify us promptly.
Government Guidelines
It is essential to be aware of government guidelines and the necessary steps for compliance when sending items to consumers and businesses in Northern Ireland.
You can view HMRC’s guidance here.
For further details, please visit our newly designed Windsor Framework FAQ’s page here, which provides answers to common queries and additional guidance on compliance.
Key Technical Elements for iShipper Users
For all shipments to Northern Ireland (B2C and B2B), customers must ensure that the required information is provided.
❕ Important: Any B2B customers shipping to Northern Ireland must upgrade to Intelligent Shipper Version 1.7.19 API specs to access the new ‘Transaction Type’ field.
Required Fields for B2B Shipments
The following fields must be reviewed and populated to ensure compliance:
The fields should be reviewed and populated as the below example XML request:
Example XML Request
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<createShipmentRequest>
<integrationHeader>
<transactionId>abcdefghh</transactionId>
<applicationId>INTERSOFT</applicationId>
<userId>Intersoft1</userId>
<password>Testing@1</password>
</integrationHeader>
<shipment>
<shipper>
<shipperCompanyName>Shipper Company</shipperCompanyName>
<shipperAddressLine1>12 High Street</shipperAddressLine1>
<shipperAddressLine2>Shipper 2</shipperAddressLine2>
<shipperAddressLine3>Shipper 3</shipperAddressLine3>
<shipperCity>Slough</shipperCity>
<shipperCounty>Berkshire</shipperCounty>
<shipperCountryCode>GB</shipperCountryCode>
<shipperPostCode>SL2 6BJ</shipperPostCode>
<shipperContactName>Shipper Contact Name</shipperContactName>
<shipperPhoneNumber>01234567890</shipperPhoneNumber>
<shipperVatNumber>VAT123456789012</shipperVatNumber>
<shipperEoriNumber>GB1233455667000</shipperEoriNumber>
<shipperEmailAddress>SUPPORT@INTERSOFT.CO.UK</shipperEmailAddress>
<shipperReference>CA160560560633</shipperReference>
</shipper>
<destination>
<destinationCompanyName>US Company</destinationCompanyName>
<destinationAddressLine1>Unit G Kingsway Business Park</destinationAddressLine1>
<destinationAddressLine2>64 Red Lion Street</destinationAddressLine2>
<destinationCity>New York</destinationCity>
<destinationCounty>NY</destinationCounty>
<destinationCountryCode>US</destinationCountryCode>
<destinationPostCode>10011</destinationPostCode>
<destinationContactName>CONTACT NAME</destinationContactName>
<destinationPhoneNumber>07123456789</destinationPhoneNumber>
<destinationEoriNumber>XI128967256709000</destinationEoriNumber>
<destinationEmailAddress>xxx@xxx.com</destinationEmailAddress>
</destination>
<shipmentInformation>
<shipmentDate>2020-11-17</shipmentDate>
<serviceCode>OLA</serviceCode>
<serviceOptions>
<postingLocation>9000257150</postingLocation>
<serviceLevel>01</serviceLevel>
<serviceFormat>E</serviceFormat>
</serviceOptions>
<totalPackages>1</totalPackages>
<totalWeight>1.1</totalWeight>
<weightId>K</weightId>
<unitOfMeasurement>C</unitOfMeasurement>
<product>NDX</product>
<descriptionOfGoods>SKIN CARE</descriptionOfGoods>
<reasonForExport>Sale of Goods</reasonForExport>
<declaredValue>82.33</declaredValue>
<declaredCurrencyCode>GBP</declaredCurrencyCode>
<terms>DDU</terms>
<businessTransactionType>B2B</businessTransactionType>
<customsInformation>
<preRegistrationNumber>XIUKIMGB123345566700020240712163125</preRegistrationNumber>
<preRegistrationType>UKIMS</preRegistrationType>
<shippingCharges>1.00</shippingCharges>
<otherCharges>2.00</otherCharges>
<quotedLandedCost>3.00</quotedLandedCost>
<invoiceNumber>12345678</invoiceNumber>
<invoiceDate>2020-05-05</invoiceDate>
<exportLicence>True</exportLicence>
<addresseeIdentificationReferenceNumber>AIR66554433</addresseeIdentificationReferenceNumber>
</customsInformation>
<labelImageFormat>PDF</labelImageFormat>
<packages>
<package>
<packageId>1</packageId>
<weight>1.1</weight>
<length>12</length>
<width>25</width>
<height>2</height>
</package>
</packages>
<itemInformation>
<packageId>1</packageId>
<itemHsCode>9999999999</itemHsCode>
<itemDescription>FOREO LUNA MINI</itemDescription>
<itemQuantity>1</itemQuantity>
<itemValue>51.85</itemValue>
<itemCOO>IT</itemCOO>
<itemSku>6734567812</itemSku>
<itemNetWeight>0.1</itemNetWeight>
<imageURL>http://www.gstatic.com/webp/gallery/1.jpg</imageURL>
</itemInformation>
</shipmentInformation>
</shipment>
</createShipmentRequest>Need Assistance?
If you require assistance with HS Codes or product descriptions, our international customs solution may be helpful. For more details, please follow this link.
For further support, please reach out to our Application Support team.
Need help troubleshooting? Check out our Troubleshooting Guide for common issues, best practices, and key details to speed up resolution.
Useful Links on the Windsor Framework:
- A glossary of terminology used can be found here
- Further details and publications by the government are available here
- The New Way Forward PDF published by the government is available here
- Q&A Article from the European Commission can be found here
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Guidance for businesses sending parcels to Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK from 30 September 2024 can be found here
- The Government and the EU have agreed the Windsor Framework. This includes future changes to the current arrangements for sending parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland can be found here