The UK is Europe’s leader and the largest e-commerce market. Currently, 93% of British people shop online, spending an average of 900 euros per person per year.
British shoppers also like to shop overseas. In particular, 52% of overseas orders come from the United States and China. The UK is also the second most popular e-commerce region in Europe, after China. The UK officially left the EU on January 1. Such a huge e-commerce market is bound to bring a series of changes and impacts to sellers after the official departure from the EU.
What changes will happen to Amazon after the UK leaves the EU?
Changes brought about by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU
1. Changes in storage and distribution regulations
Since January 1, 2021, the UK has officially withdrawn from the EU single market and customs union. Customs borders were established between Europe. As a result, Amazon has officially stopped border shipping and deliveries between the UK and EU. This regulation means that the UK and EU will apply warehousing restriction rules respectively, and sellers need to store goods in the UK and EU respectively.
2. Changes in product conformity certification marks
From January 1, 2021, manufacturers of products sold in the UK need to use the UKCA mark to replace the previous ce mark. However, if the goods have been placed on the market before this date, they will not be affected. Sellers only need to provide relevant proof such as orders and logistics orders, and they can still sell in the UK.
3. Brand changes
Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, sellers with European brands will automatically be split into a British brand for sellers to use in the UK. For sellers who want to do a European or British website but do not own a brand, they need to register a British or European brand when registering a brand.
4. Changes in VAT regulations
From January 1, 2021, the UK will implement a new set of VAT regulations. Sellers must understand the specific situation of British VAT and take countermeasures when shipping to British buyers.
Although Brexit will have a certain impact on Amazon’s UK site and EU FBA, in order to minimize the impact on stores, the Amazon platform has also made some adjustments. As long as merchants timely A detailed interpretation and understanding of the announcements issued by the platform, and adjustments according to the requirements of the platform can make the store transition smoothly.