Information Brexit

Updated on 12/30/2020 23:55

Happy-Post & the Brexit

Our team of experts from the IMX France group, an ARCEP-approved operator, has been working for several months to implement solutions to anticipate the Brexit as much as possible. To date, our teams and solutions are ready. However, until December 31, 2020, the official date of the Brexit, an area of certainty remains. Indeed, the European and British leaders have reached an agreement but the texts are still being studied.

 

What changes to expect on Happy-Post with the Brexit?

We remind you that the information below can be modified according to the decisions taken by the governments until December 31st 2020.

We will be ready to continue shipping your parcels to the UK. Below is a list of the changes you can expect:

  • Shipping solution: we have a solution to continue shipping your packages, as of 12/30/2020. You will find our 3 shipping solutions SUIVI (only up to 2kg against 20kg currently), SUIVI AND SIGNATURE (up to 20kg as currently) & PREMIUM (up to 20kg as currently), from 28/12/2020.

  • Customs declaration: the United Kingdom will leave the European Union, consequently and like all countries outside the EU, we will ask you to declare the contents of your packages, from 28/12/2020.

  • Delivery in relay: for the moment, this service is suspended. We are working to find a solution with our partner Hermes.

Specific rules according to your profile

Depending on your profile as a Professional, Vendor or Individual and the nature and value of your shipments, specific rules may apply.


You are a professional and sell your products on a website dedicated to your brand??

  • The value of your shipment is less than £135 and the recipient is an individual (BtoC)
    At the time of sale, you must include VAT in the selling price paid by the buyer. You will need to remit the VAT to HMRC. To do this you must obtain an EORI ID and register with HMRC. This is the exemption threshold, so there is no customs duty to pay in addition to VAT.
  • The value of your package is over £135 and consignee is a private individual (BtoC)We apply the Incoterm DAP (Delivered At Place). VAT + Customs Taxes (if product from outside EU) to be paid by your recipient. Our royal mail partner who will deliver the parcels also adds a handling fee of about £8.

 

You sell your products on a marketplace?

  • The value of your parcel is less than £135 and the recipient is a private individual (BtoC or CtoC)                                  Your marketplace should take care of the VAT declaration and payment directly to HMRC. However, we invite you to contact your marketplace to check the procedure. If your package is over the exemption threshold, there is no customs duty to be paid in addition to VAT.
 
  • The value of your parcel is higher than £135 and recipient Particular (BtoC or CtoC)                                                       We apply the Incoterm DAP (Delivered At Place), which means that VAT + Customs Taxes (if product from outside the EU) will be paid by your recipient. Our royal mail partner who will deliver the parcels also adds a handling fee of about £8.

 

Are you a private individual?

  • The value of your parcel is less than £135 and recipient Particular (CtoC)
    You should not have to pay VAT or Customs Taxes if your packages are gifts to your family or friends.
 
  • The value of your parcel is over £135 and consignee Particular (CtoC)                                                                             We apply the Incoterm DAP (Delivered At Place), which means that VAT + Customs Taxes (if product from outside the EU) will be paid by your recipient. Our royal mail partner who will deliver the packages also adds a handling fee of about £8.

Do you have any questions? Do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service.