What is EORI?
EORI is a registration number required for any company that has economic activities in the EU, especially those involved in import and export business. As long as the number is registered with the customs of the country where the company is located, it can be used throughout the EU. This system has been in use across the EU since July 1, 2009. EORI is registered and issued by the customs of the country and is valid throughout the EU. Its purpose is to better ensure the effective implementation of the EU security amendment and its contents.
Origin of EORI:
The EORI system has been used throughout the EU since July 1, 2009. The EORI number is issued to the applicant by the corresponding EU customs registration. Using a common identification number throughout the EU is more efficient for business entities (i.e. independent traders, partnerships, companies or individuals) and customs authorities.
Its purpose is to better ensure the effective implementation of the EU security amendment and its contents. The EU requires all member states to implement the EORI program. Each Economic Operator in a member state has an independent EORI number used to import, export or transit goods in the EU. Business entities (i.e. sole traders, partnerships, companies or individuals) need to use their unique EORI registration number to apply for import and export goods transportation with customs and other government agencies.
EORI number applies to:
Companies need to provide the registration number to the relevant customs before their goods arrive at any port in the EU or leave the port. When companies import materials from non-EU countries, they also need this number when declaring to customs. Even when companies or individuals need to introduce goods, samples, equipment, office supplies and other items from countries outside the EU, they also need to provide this number, even if the company or individual does not usually engage in import and export business. It is also needed for the exchange of information on the movement of goods between customs of different countries.
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