Amazon Europe Tightens FBM Direct Shipping Regulations, Mandatory Use of Authorized Logistics
Amazon Europe updates its FBM direct shipping policy, requiring sellers to use platform-authorized logistics carriers and to synchronize ASIN and IOSS tax numbers during shipment. If consumers are re-taxed due to non-compliance, the platform will no longer provide tariff compensation, and sellers will bear all losses.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective Date: July 2026
- 2Key Requirement: Must use authorized logistics channels
- 3Consequences of Non-compliance: Consumers face re-taxation, loss of platform compensation, sellers bear full losses
What happened?
Amazon Europe has updated its list of authorized logistics for IOSS, mandating the use of channels within the list for FBM direct shipping from July. Shipment must complete system verification of ASIN and IOSS tax numbers. Non-compliant orders will result in the tariff compensation mechanism being invalidated, and sellers will be responsible for all customs and tax losses.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers should immediately verify whether their current logistics channels are included in Amazon's authorized list and ensure compliance with IOSS declaration processes; otherwise, they will face serious financial risks.