Amazon Europe Tightens FBM Direct Shipping, IOSS Binding Required from July
Amazon Europe updates its logistics policy, requiring FBM direct shipping sellers to use platform-authorized logistics providers and complete ASIN and IOSS tax number validation when shipping. Non-compliance will lead to consumers being taxed again and the platform’s duty compensation mechanism failing, with all losses borne by the seller.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective Date: July 2026
- 2Scope: FBM Direct Shipping Small Parcels in Europe
- 3Core Requirement: Must Use Authorized Logistics Channels and Bind IOSS Tax Numbers
What happened?
Amazon Europe announces new regulations effective from July, requiring all FBM direct shipping small parcels to be fulfilled through authorized logistics channels and mandating synchronization of ASIN with IOSS tax numbers during shipping. Orders that do not follow this process will not receive duty compensation from the platform in case of double taxation, and sellers will bear all the losses.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers should immediately check if their existing logistics channels are on Amazon's authorized list and ensure their ERP systems are integrated with the IOSS tax number verification function to avoid the risk of full losses due to compliance issues.