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Customs Clearance and Shipping Services on Amazon
What are the Amazon Customs Clearance and Shipping Services for shipping cross-border?
We offer shipping solutions for sending pallets and small packages between the UK and the EU.
The solutions provide the services of third-party service provider, in addition to cross-border freight forwarding. Our trusted partners operate as fully integrated customs partners to help alleviate post-Brexit complexities.
The solutions provide the services of third-party service provider, in addition to cross-border freight forwarding. Our trusted partners operate as fully integrated customs partners to help alleviate post-Brexit complexities.
There are three solutions:
1. ATS AVASK
Sign up for AVASK customs brokerage services. Ship small packages from your warehouse to a domestic Amazon sort centre and Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) will ship the goods across the customs border on your behalf for free.
2. UPS AVASK
Sign up for AVASK customs brokerage services. Ship small packages with UPS from your domestic storage facility to an Amazon fulfilment centre (UK<>EU) and receive discounted partnered carrier rates for the entire shipment.
3. UPS SCS AVASK
Sign up for AVASK customs brokerage services. Ship pallets with UPS SCS from your domestic storage facility to an Amazon fulfilment centre (UK<>EU) and receive discounted partnered carrier rates for the entire shipment.
Sign up for AVASK customs brokerage services. Ship small packages from your warehouse to a domestic Amazon sort centre and Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) will ship the goods across the customs border on your behalf for free.
2. UPS AVASK
Sign up for AVASK customs brokerage services. Ship small packages with UPS from your domestic storage facility to an Amazon fulfilment centre (UK<>EU) and receive discounted partnered carrier rates for the entire shipment.
3. UPS SCS AVASK
Sign up for AVASK customs brokerage services. Ship pallets with UPS SCS from your domestic storage facility to an Amazon fulfilment centre (UK<>EU) and receive discounted partnered carrier rates for the entire shipment.
Why ship cross-border?
Amazon Customs Clearance and Shipping Services simplify the process of shipping inventory across the UK-EU customs border and offer you the opportunity to increase your reach to millions of new customers.
• For EU Selling Partners, the UK Amazon Store expands your reach to a whole new pool of potential Prime customers.
• For UK Selling Partners, you can access eight new Amazon Stores and benefit from reduced shipping costs by selling through the Pan-European FBA Programme. Through this, by shipping into either France or Germany, you can also start selling in Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden and Belgium, increasing your customer base.
• For EU Selling Partners, the UK Amazon Store expands your reach to a whole new pool of potential Prime customers.
• For UK Selling Partners, you can access eight new Amazon Stores and benefit from reduced shipping costs by selling through the Pan-European FBA Programme. Through this, by shipping into either France or Germany, you can also start selling in Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden and Belgium, increasing your customer base.
By storing locally in these Amazon Stores, you will receive a range of benefits, including:
• Local FBA fulfilment fees
• Eligibility for the Prime badge
• Faster shipping times for customers
• Eligibility for Pan-European FBA
• Eligibility for the Prime badge
• Faster shipping times for customers
• Eligibility for Pan-European FBA
Carefully selected customs broker
Thanks to our experienced partners at AVASK, we'll make sure you receive expert support for customs clearance in the UK and the EU.
Assistance for cross-border shipments
To support the expansion of your business in the European Union and the United Kingdom, we offer discounted rates and assistance with customs clearance operations.
This solution is less complicated than others and more reliable in terms of managing goods, as it guarantees that the best-selling ASINs are in stockMatthewDigiflex Supply Chain Manager
This solution has allowed us to sell in Europe much more easily. Thanks to a simplified and more convenient approach, we were able to grow our business in the European UnionPhilipManaging Director of The Golden Bear
How it works
Step 1
Complete onboarding with your preferred customs brokerage provider: Register with your preferred provider.
Step 2
Create your shipment using the Send to Amazon workflow, provide customs details and arrange your shipment collection. You will receive confirmation that the shipping documentation has been approved.
Step 3
The goods will be shipped to the fulfilment centre across the border.
The shipping process varies depending on the transport provider chosen. More information is available on our Seller Central page.
The shipping process varies depending on the transport provider chosen. More information is available on our Seller Central page.
After the onboarding process is complete, we will share further details to provide you with the necessary information and support.
Fees for customs clearance and shipping services
More information on the ATS-AVASK and UPS-AVASK rates is available in the table below:
Service
AVASK
Account set-up (one-time)
€0
Indirect representation (annual)
€200
Brokerage (per shipment)
€60
(first shipment FREE)*
(first shipment FREE)*
*The Amazon promotion is valid until 31 December 2024.
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