Amazon Updates VAT Invoice Data Report With New Bottle Deposit Fields Across All Marketplaces
Amazon is adding new bottle deposit VAT fields to the VAT Invoice Data Report across all marketplaces. SP-API developers and sellers with automated systems need to update integrations before the effective date.
Overview
Amazon is adding new bottle deposit fields to the VAT Invoice Data Report (VIDR) effective January 9, 2025 across all marketplaces. Two new columns track deposit amounts and their VAT separately, while two existing columns now include bottle deposits in their totals. Sellers using automated VIDR ingestion must update systems before the deadline to avoid processing errors.
Key Points
- Two New Columns —
bottle-deposit-vat-excl-amountshows deposit before VAT,bottle-deposit-vat-amountshows VAT on deposit only - Two Updated Columns —
item-vat-incl-amountnow includes bottle deposit in total,item-vat-amountincludes deposit VAT in combined figure - January 9, 2025 Effective Date — Schema changes roll out globally across all Amazon marketplaces on this date
- Additive Schema Change — Existing fields remain intact with new columns added alongside them
- Geography-Specific Deposits — Actual deposit amounts reflect local regulations like Germany's Pfand system and other EU container deposit schemes
Example Transaction Breakdown
- €8.00 Beverage Sale with Deposit
item-vat-incl-amount: €8.00 (total including deposit)item-vat-amount: €1.28 (combined VAT on product and deposit)bottle-deposit-vat-excl-amount: €2.52 (deposit before VAT)bottle-deposit-vat-amount: €0.48 (VAT on deposit alone)
Seller Impact
- Update SP-API Integrations by January 8 — Modify schema to recognize two new column names and process data before January 9 rollout
- Coordinate With ERP/Accounting Software — Alert your accounting system provider or development team about new fields so automated report pulls don't fail
- Test VIDR Imports in Staging — Run test imports with updated schema in December to catch parsing errors before live January 9 data arrives
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Sellers using automated accounting or ERP systems that pull VIDR data need to update their integrations to handle new bottle deposit fields. EU beverage sellers gain better VAT compliance visibility for deposit schemes across marketplaces.
Key Takeaways
- Two new VIDR columns break out bottle deposit amounts and their VAT separately for the first time
- Two existing fields now include bottle deposit figures in their totals, changing how VAT-inclusive amounts are calculated
- The schema change is additive — existing integrations won't break, but will miss new data without updates
- Changes apply globally but deposit amounts are geography-specific based on local regulations
Recommended Actions
- →Update SP-API integrations and automated report parsers to recognize and process the two new VIDR columns before the January 9, 2025 deadline
- →Review accounting workflows with your finance team to determine how the new granular deposit data should be tracked and reconciled
- →If selling beverages across multiple EU marketplaces, consult a tax advisor to ensure proper use of new fields for jurisdiction-specific VAT compliance
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