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.
Select the Save as Default Sender Tax ID/VAT option if you want to save the Sender Tax ID/VAT entered as the default for that region or country.
All UPS Accounts and FedEx provided by XPS Ship
If you are using any UPS account or a FedEx account provided by XPS Ship, select the checkbox to Include 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 to XPS Ship, select the checkbox to Include commercial invoice. If using the receiver VAT number, enter it in the corresponding field.
Receiver Tax ID/VAT: Enter the Tax ID/VAT if using the receiver’s number.
Shipper TIN: Enter the Tax ID/VAT if using the sender’s number.
Shipper TIN Type: Select the option that applies to your shipment. (When shipping to the EU, you will need to select Business Union.)
DHL Express
If you are shipping using DHL Express select the checkbox to Include commercial invoice.
Enter the following:
Tax ID: Enter the VAT#.
Tax ID Type: Select VAT Registration from the dropdown.
Business Party: Select the option that applies to your shipment. (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, select the checkbox to Include commercial invoice. Enter the VAT number in the corresponding field, depending on if it is the receiver or sender VAT.