Amazon has issued a reminder for Europe FBA inbound import information: from September 1, 2026, eligible non-EU sellers using the Amazon Logistics Europe Integration Service (including related Pan-EU inbound scenarios) must provide valid MRN and EORI import information when shipping to EU fulfillment centers.

According to Amazon, sellers should complete preparations by August 31, 2026. If relevant shipments still lack valid import details by the deadline, this may affect future creation of new EU shipments.

1. Which sellers are affected?

Two key conditions:

Category 1: Non-EU business sellers. If your company is not established in the EU—for example in China, Hong Kong, the US, or the UK—and you use Amazon FBA to store inventory in the EU, pay close attention.

Category 2: Shipments involving EU FBA fulfillment centers. Especially sellers using the European Integration Service or Pan-EU FBA and importing goods from outside the EU into EU fulfillment centers.

In short: non-EU entity + EU FBA inventory + imported from outside the EU. Such sellers should immediately check their MRN and EORI information.

2. Key dates

Before August 31, 2026: preparation deadline. Sellers should organize and supplement import information for historical shipments, including MRN, EORI, shipment details, customs declaration documents, and customs broker information.

From September 1, 2026: the new requirement enters enforcement. Shipments lacking valid import details may affect future EU FBA shipment creation.

When the European Integration Service is enabled, shipments to any EU country/region (Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, etc.) must provide the MRN and EORI from the EU country of first customs entry.

Within 60 days after inbound receipt: the submission deadline is 60 days from the date the EU fulfillment center receives the first shipment. Missing valid details beyond this period may trigger restrictions.

3. What are MRN and EORI?

EORI: the company's customs ID. EORI stands for Economic Operators Registration and Identification, a unified EU customs number for identifying businesses and economic operators. Non-EU businesses may also need an EORI for customs activities.

EORI format: 2-letter EU country code + up to 15 alphanumeric characters (e.g., DE987654321).

MRN: the shipment's customs tracking number. MRN stands for Movement Reference Number, the reference number for a specific customs declaration.

MRN format: 18 characters = 2-digit year + 2-letter country code + 14 alphanumeric characters (e.g., 24FR12345678654345).

The key difference: EORI identifies the business; MRN identifies the shipment/declaration. One EORI cannot be used as the MRN for all shipments.

4. How to update this in Amazon Seller Central?

Go to Seller Central and supplement import details for relevant shipments. General steps:

Step 1: Inventory/Manage Inventory → Manage Shipments (Shipping Queue), find the relevant FBA inbound shipment.

Step 2: Check whether the import status shows complete or incomplete. If incomplete, supplement the import information.

Step 3: Open the shipment details page, find import details, and fill in MRN and EORI. If a customs broker is used, confirm whether to enter the seller's own import information or the broker's.

Step 4: Submit and save, then check whether the status changes from “incomplete” to “complete.”

5. What happens if you do not provide them?

Amazon has indicated that missing valid import details after the deadline may prevent creation of new EU shipments. Possible impacts:

① Unable to create new EU inbound shipments — the most direct impact.

② Replenishment plans may be affected, especially if inventory is already low.

③ Logistics plans may be disrupted, particularly for long-cycle sea or rail shipments.

④ Historical shipments need rechecking, because the requirement also covers past FBA inbound records.

6. Frequently asked questions

Q1: I already have an EORI, do I still need an MRN? Yes, EORI and MRN are different. EORI identifies the business; MRN corresponds to a specific declaration/shipment.

Q2: Can one EORI correspond to multiple MRNs? Yes. Different batches and declarations can generate different MRNs. One EORI ≠ one MRN.

Q3: Do I need a new EORI for every shipment? No. EORI is a business-level identification number; an economic operator usually has only one valid EORI at a time.

Q4: Can my freight forwarder or customs broker provide the MRN? Usually yes. Ask them for the corresponding import declaration documents. Confirm which party is the importer of record, and do not fabricate an MRN.

Q5: I do not have an EU company. Can I get an EORI? Non-EU businesses are not always ineligible. The EU Commission states that non-EU operators may need an EORI for certain customs activities, usually issued by the EU member state where they first conduct customs operations. Specific requirements depend on your import model.

Q6: I use ordinary EFN, not Pan-EU. Do I need to pay attention? Do not assume no impact. The key factors are whether your seller entity is non-EU, whether inventory enters EU FBA fulfillment centers, whether goods are imported from outside the EU, and whether your shipment falls within the scope of Amazon's requirement.

Q7: Do historical shipments already in the warehouse need checking? Yes. Check shipments with incomplete import status; do not wait until after September 1.

Q8: What if I do not have an MRN now? Ask your freight forwarder/customs broker/clearance agent for the shipment's import declaration information. Keep MRN, EORI, customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/waybill, and clearance documents for quick verification.

Yiju Overseas reminder:

Complete a full check before August 31: whether you have an EORI, whether historical MRNs are complete, whether backend shipment status is complete, and whether your freight forwarder can provide complete customs documents. If your EORI, MRN, importer entity, and customs broker processes are not yet sorted out, handle them promptly to avoid affecting your European FBA replenishment plans.

Special reminder: the specific scope and backend pages may vary depending on seller account, inbound country, and logistics solution. The final requirements are subject to the official notice in Seller Central and Amazon's latest requirements.

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