When you ship goods to Northern Ireland (NI) through EasyPost, EasyPost must pass an Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number to supported carriers.
The latest plugin update automatically appends a tax_identifiers
object to every NI shipment so your parcels meet customs requirements.
Supported carriers include: DHL eCommerce Asia, DHL ECS, DPD UK, FedEx Cross Border, Royal Mail.
Key Settings
Setting |
Location |
Purpose |
Tax ID |
Connect Plugins > Configure [Easypost] > Vendor Info [Section] |
The EORI number that belongs to the sender. |
Tax ID Type |
Connect Plugins > Configure [Easypost] > Vendor Info [Section] |
Select EORI. |
Vendor's Country |
Connect Plugins > Configure [Easypost] > Vendor Info [Section] |
Populates issuing_country with the vendor’s ISO-2 country code (e.g., GB ). |
Use Cases
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Direct sales into NI – Store your company’s EORI once; every NI label is compliant.
Step-by-Step Implementation Guide
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Navigate to Connect Plugins > Configure [Easypost] > Vendor Info [Section] in the admin panel.
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Enter EORI details
- Tax ID Type: Choose EORI.
- Tax ID: Paste your EORI.
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Country: Verify the vendor’s country code is correct (this value becomes issuing_country
).
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Save the record.
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Run a test shipment to a Northern Ireland address with a supported carrier. In the EasyPost dashboard or API logs, confirm the tax_identifiers
block is present and accurate.
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Go live – All future NI shipments will now include the EORI automatically.
Tip: If the EORI is missing or you select a carrier that doesn’t support it, EasyPost may return a rate or label error. Always verify both success and failure paths during testing.