If you need to include a Value Added Tax (VAT) number on your shipment, follow the guide below to see where to add the VAT# depending on the selected carrier. **Note if using the "Alternate Quotes" feature, and you select an alternate carrier than the one originally selected, you will need to re-select the carrier and re-enter the VAT information.
USPS
With USPS shipments the box to "Include a commercial invoice" will automatically be checked since it is required. Enter the VAT number in the corresponding field, depending on if it is the receiver or sender VAT.
If you are using the Sender Tax ID/VAT field and would like to save the VAT entered for that region/country, you can select the save option below the box.
All UPS Accounts and FedEx provided by XPS Ship
If you are using any UPS account or a FedEx account provided by XPS Ship, you will need to select the checkbox to "Include a commercial invoice". Enter the VAT number in the corresponding field, depending on if it is the receiver or sender VAT.
If you are using the Sender Tax ID/VAT field and would like to save the VAT entered for that region/country, you can select the save icon above the box.
When Using Your Own FedEx Account
If you are using your own FedEx account that you have added into XPS Ship, you will need to select the checkbox to "Include a commercial invoice". If using the receiver VAT number, enter it in the corresponding field. If you are using the shipper VAT enter it in the field below "Shipper TIN". When shipping to the EU, you will need to select "Business Union" under "Shipper TIN Type.
DHL Express
If you are shipping using DHL Express you will need to select the checkbox to "Include a commercial invoice". Enter the VAT# in the field below "Tax ID", select "VAT Registration under "Tax ID Type", and select the correct option from the dropdown under "Business Party" **Note this is usually "Direct Consumer" for most shipments.
DHL eCommerce
If you are shipping using DHL eCommerce, after entering the package details, scroll down and enter the VAT number in the corresponding field, depending on if it is the sender or consignee (receiver) VAT, and choose the correct Shipper or Consignee Tax ID Type from the dropdown. The options are:
Other/Unknown: (Not recommended)
GST/VAT: Goods & Services/ Value Added Tax ID
EORI: Economic Operators Registration & Identification Number
IOSS: Import One-Stop Shop number
PAN: Permanent Account Number (issued by the India income tax dept)
Asendia
If you are using your Asendia account that you have added in XPS Ship, you will need to select the checkbox to "Include a commercial invoice". Enter the VAT number in the corresponding field, depending on if it is the receiver or sender VAT.