欧洲IOSS号是什么？跨境卖家如何通过进口一站式服务简化150欧元以下包裹VAT申报流程

Core Insights - The IOSS (Import One-Stop Shop) is a new VAT declaration system implemented by the EU on July 1, 2021, aimed at simplifying VAT reporting for sales of goods valued at €150 or less to consumers within the EU [2] - The main advantage for Chinese cross-border e-commerce is the significant improvement in customs clearance efficiency, as VAT is transparently displayed at checkout, leading to faster processing of packages [2] - Sellers must apply for an IOSS number through an EU designated portal and non-EU businesses need to appoint an intermediary based in the EU for registration [2] Group 1 - The IOSS allows sellers to collect VAT directly from EU consumers and report it monthly to a single EU country, avoiding the need for multiple registrations [2] - A Shenzhen seller of phone cases reported a 70% improvement in tax processing efficiency after joining the IOSS system, enhancing customer retention rates [3] - The IOSS system is applicable only for goods priced under €150 and sold directly to EU consumers; it does not apply to goods shipped from overseas warehouses, items exceeding the price limit, or B2B transactions [3]