A haulier outsourced its compliance and lost its licence
A UK and EU road haulage operator had its operator’s licence revoked after regulators found it had outsourced core compliance duties to Amazon’s logistics systems without independent oversight, per trade reporting on 25 September 2026. It is one operator’s case, but the principle reaches any brand leaning on a partner.
UK Low Value Import Threshold Reform Confirmed: £135 Limit to Change from October 2028
HMRC has confirmed the UK’s £135 duty-free import threshold will be reformed, with implementation set for October 2028. No immediate action is required, but brands planning UK entry have until then to build in-market logistics.
UK-India Free Trade Agreement in Force from 15 July: Key Facts for Ecommerce Brands
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement entered into force on 15 July 2026, giving 99% of Indian goods duty-free or reduced-duty access to the UK. Directly relevant for brands sourcing from India; limited impact for others.
UK Launches Digital ATA Carnets for Temporary Exports to the EU
The UK’s eATA system went live on June 1, 2026, digitising the ATA Carnet process for temporary exports to all 27 EU member states, Norway, and Switzerland. Goods moving temporarily across borders without paying duties or taxes now travel on a digital carnet accessed via smartphone app and validated by QR code at customs — with US brands expected to join the programme in H2 2026.