# The Windsor Framework ## **Overview** The **Windsor Framework** is a bilateral agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) that governs the trade relationship between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) following Brexit. This framework replaces the Northern Ireland Protocol and is designed to simplify customs procedures while ensuring that Northern Ireland retains access to the EU Single Market. This document outlines the implications of the Windsor Framework on your shipping operations, the data required for creating compliant shipment labels, and the necessary steps to ensure continued compliance. ### **What Is the Windsor Framework?** The Windsor Framework introduces new customs and trade regulations that govern the movement of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Key aspects of the framework include: - **Simplified Customs Procedures:** The level of customs data required depends on the trade category: - Business-to-Consumer (B2C), - Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C), - Business-to-Business (B2B). - **Green and Red Lanes:** - **Green Lane:** Goods that are deemed "not at risk" of entering the EU will be subject to simplified checks and fewer customs requirements. - **Red Lane:** Goods considered "at risk" of entering the EU will require a full customs declaration, including additional details to ensure compliance with EU regulations. - **Timelines:** Initial changes were scheduled to take effect by **30 September 2024**, with full compliance expected by **31 March 2025**. However, timelines remain subject to UK government updates. Please refer to the official HMRC guidance for the latest updates, **[UK government’s official guidance.](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-windsor-framework)** ### **How the Framework Affects Your Shipping Process** When shipping from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, additional data is required in shipment label requests to ensure accurate customs declarations and correct routing. Data requirements vary between **B2C/C2C** and **B2B** shipments. #### **For B2C and C2C Shipments** - **Basic Consignment Data:** - Sender and recipient names, addresses, and contact details - Parcel weight and total consignment value - A plain English description of the shipment contents - **Customs Formalities:** B2C shipments typically require simpler customs data when following UK Carrier Scheme guidelines, provided the goods are **not at risk** of entering the EU. #### **For B2B Shipments** B2B shipments require more detailed data so that your shipment can be classified as either “green lane” (not at risk) or “red lane” (at risk). In addition to the basic consignment data, you must provide: - **Mandatory Fields:** - **Sale Type:** Specify whether the shipment is B2B or B2C - **Number of Pieces and Total Value:** Comprehensive details of the goods. - **Commodity Details:** - Commodity codes (HS codes) – 6 or 10 digits, as required. - Descriptions, quantities, unit weights, and unit values - Country of manufacture - Deferment account details (if applicable for customs charges). - **UKIMS Number:** - Either the sender’s or recipient’s **UKIMS number** is required. - If missing, the shipment defaults to B2C rules and may be considered **at risk**. - **EORI Number:** - The sender’s **EORI number** is mandatory. - If a recipient’s **UKIMS number** is provided, their **EORI number** must also be included. - **Clearance Declaration Details:** These details differ based on the lane: - **Green Lane (Not at risk):** Only minimal extra data is needed when UKIMS details are included. - **Red Lane (At risk):** Requires a **full international dataset**, similar to an H1 declaration, along with additional customs information and may be subject to EU duties. ### **Data Fields Required When Creating Shipping Labels** Please check the courier requirements table for the couriers that you are using to fully comply with the courier requirements for the Windsor Framework: To ensure compliance with the Windsor Framework, the following key fields must be included in shipment label data: #### **Core Data Fields** - **Sale Type:** Identifies whether the shipment is **B2B, B2C, C2C, or C2B**. - **Commodity Details (for B2B Shipments):** - **Commodity Code (HS Code).** - **Detailed Description:** quantity, unit weight, unit value, country of origin. - **UKIMS Number:** shipper and/or recipient. - **EORI Numbers:** shipper’s EORI required; recipient’s EORI required if UKIMS details are included. - **Additional Commodity Details:** as required by the carrier.

Our documentation will be continuously updated as new regulations emerge, including carrier-specific compliance requirements.

**Courier Requirements**
**Fields/Courier****RoyalMail****Whistl****RoyalMail ClickAndDrop****Yodel**
**Supported Sales Types:**B2B / B2CB2B / B2CB2B / B2CB2C
**courier.sale\_type**RequiredRequiredRequiredN/A
**ship\_to.ukims\_number**Required for B2B shipments unless ship\_from.ukims number isn't enteredN/ARequired for B2B shipments unless ship\_from.ukims number isn't enteredN/A
**ship\_from.ukims\_number**Required for B2B shipments N/ARequired for B2B shipments N/A
**ship\_to.eori\_number**Required for B2B if ship\_to.ukims number is entered for B2BN/AIt is required for B2B if ship\_to.ukims number is entered for B2BN/A
**ship\_from.eori\_number**Required for B2BN/ARequired for B2BN/A
**item.sku**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**item.quantity**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**item.description**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**item.value**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**item.currency**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**item.origin\_country**RequiredRequiredRequiredOptional
**item.hs\_code**RequiredRequiredRequiredOptional
**item.weight**RequiredRequiredRequiredOptional
**courier.export\_reason**N/AN/AN/AN/A
**courier.sender\_deferment\_account**N/AN/AN/AN/A
**Note**Either ship\_to UKIMS or ship\_from.ukims number is required for B2B shipmentsUKIMS and EORI numbers should be configured on Whistl interfaceEither ship\_to UKIMS or ship\_from.ukims number is required for B2B shipments
**Fields/Courier****Evri Corporate****Hermes Corporate****DPD UK****DPD Local****DPD Ireland**
**Supported Sales Types:**B2C / C2C / C2BB2C / C2C / C2BB2B, B2C, C2CB2B, B2C, C2CB2B, B2C, C2C
**courier.sale\_type**N/AN/ARequiredRequiredRequired
**ship\_to.ukims\_number**N/AN/ARequired for B2B shipments unless ship\_from.ukims number isn't enteredRequired for B2B shipments unless ship\_from.ukims number isn't enteredRequired for B2B shipments unless ship\_from.ukims number isn't entered
**ship\_from.ukims\_number**N/AN/ARequired for B2B shipments if not at-risk goodsRequired for B2B shipments if not at-risk goodsRequired for B2B shipments if not at-risk goods
**ship\_from.vat\_number**N/AN/ARequired for B2B At Risk GoodsRequired for B2B At Risk GoodsRequired for B2B At Risk Goods
**ship\_to.vat\_number**N/AN/ARequired for B2B At Risk Goods if ship\_from.vat\_number not enteredRequired for B2B At Risk Goods if ship\_from.vat\_number not enteredRequired for B2B At Risk Goods if ship\_from.vat\_number not entered
**ship\_to.eori\_number**N/AN/ARequired for B2B if ship\_to.ukims number is entered for B2BRequired for B2B if ship\_to.ukims number is entered for B2BRequired for B2B if ship\_to.ukims number is entered for B2B
**ship\_from.eori\_number**N/AN/ARequired for B2BRequired for B2BRequired for B2B
**item.sku**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**item.quantity**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**item.description**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**item.value**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**item.currency**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**item.origin\_country**RequiredRequiredOptional for B2C&C2C but Required for B2BOptional for B2C&C2C but Required for B2BOptional for B2C&C2C but Required for B2B
**item.hs\_code**RequiredRequiredOptional for B2C&C2C but Required for B2BOptional for B2C&C2C but Required for B2BOptional for B2C&C2C but Required for B2B
**item.weight**RequiredRequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
**courier.at\_risk**N/AN/ARequiredRequiredRequired
**courier.export\_reason**N/AN/AN/A TBD
**courier.sender\_deferment\_account**N/AN/AN/A TBD
**Note** TBD
**Fields/Courier****RoyalMailIntersoft****ProCarrier****Hermes****DHLParcelUKCloud**
**Supported Sales Types:**B2B / B2CTBDB2C / C2C / C2BB2C / B2B / C2C / C2B
**courier.sale\_type**RequiredTBDN/ARequired
**ship\_to.ukims\_number**Required for B2B shipments unless ship\_from.ukims number isn't enteredTBDN/ARequired for C2B. Required for B2B if ship\_from.ukims is not entered
**ship\_from.ukims\_number**Required for B2B shipments TBDN/ARequired for B2B
**ship\_to.eori\_number**Required for B2B if ship\_to.ukims number is entered for B2BTBDN/ARequired for C2B. Required if ship\_to.ukims is entered
**ship\_from.eori\_number**Required for B2BTBDN/ARequired for B2B
**item.sku**RequiredTBDRequiredRequired
**item.quantity**RequiredTBDRequiredRequired
**item.description**RequiredTBDRequiredRequired
**item.value**RequiredTBDRequiredRequired
**item.currency**RequiredTBDRequiredRequired
**item.origin\_country**RequiredTBDRequiredOptional
**item.hs\_code**RequiredTBDOptionalOptional
**item.weight**RequiredTBDRequiredRequired
**courier.export\_reason**N/ATBDN/ARequired for B2B
**courier.sender\_deferment\_account**N/ATBDN/ARequired for B2B
**Note**Either ship\_to UKIMS or ship\_from.ukims number is required for B2B shipmentsTBDB2B isn't supported by Evri so there is no need for UKIMS and EORI Number
**Fields/Courier****DHLParcelUK****SecuredMail****Fedex****DPDC2C**
**Supported Sales Types:**B2C / B2B / C2C / C2BB2B / B2C / C2BTBDTBD
**courier.sale\_type**RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**ship\_to.ukims\_number**Required for C2B. Required for B2B if ship\_from.ukims is not enteredRequired for B2B shipments unless ship\_from.ukims number isn't entered or Required for C2B shipmentsTBDTBD
**ship\_from.ukims\_number**Required for B2BRequired for B2B shipments TBDTBD
**ship\_to.eori\_number**Required for C2B. Required if ship\_to.ukims is enteredNot RequiredTBDTBD
**ship\_from.eori\_number**Required for B2BNot RequiredTBDTBD
**item.sku**RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**item.quantity**RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**item.description**RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**item.value**RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**item.currency**RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**item.origin\_country**OptionalRequiredTBDTBD
**item.hs\_code**RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**item.weight**RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**parcel.dim\_width**Not RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**dim\_height**Not RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**dim\_length**Not RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**dim\_unit**Not RequiredRequiredTBDTBD
**courier.export\_reason**Required for B2BRequiredTBDTBD
**courier.sender\_deferment\_account**Required for B2BN/ATBDTBD
**Note** TBDTBD
**Fields/Courier****Huxloe****DGInternational****CollectPlus****PPI**
**Supported Sales Types:**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**courier.sale\_type**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**ship\_to.ukims\_number**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**ship\_from.ukims\_number**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**ship\_to.eori\_number**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**ship\_from.eori\_number**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.sku**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.quantity**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.description**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.value**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.currency**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.origin\_country**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.hs\_code**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.weight**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**courier.export\_reason**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**courier.sender\_deferment\_account**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**Note**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**Fields/Courier****Starlinks****UPS****ArrowXL****ParcelHub**
**Supported Sales Types:**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**courier.sale\_type**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**ship\_to.ukims\_number**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**ship\_from.ukims\_number**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**ship\_to.eori\_number**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**ship\_from.eori\_number**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.sku**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.quantity**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.description**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.value**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.currency**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.origin\_country**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.hs\_code**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**item.weight**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**courier.export\_reason**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**courier.sender\_deferment\_account**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**Note**TBDTBDTBDTBD
**Fields/Courier****DxExpress**
**Supported Sales Types:**TBD
**courier.sale\_type**TBD
**ship\_to.ukims\_number**TBD
**ship\_from.ukims\_number**TBD
**ship\_to.eori\_number**TBD
**ship\_from.eori\_number**TBD
**item.sku**TBD
**item.quantity**TBD
**item.description**TBD
**item.value**TBD
**item.currency**TBD
**item.origin\_country**TBD
**item.hs\_code**TBD
**item.weight**TBD
**courier.export\_reason**TBD
**courier.sender\_deferment\_account**TBD
**Note**TBD