EORI as a cross-border e-commerce sellers in the EU "passport", in customs declaration, tariff refunds, import and export quotas and other aspects play a key role, for the Taiwan The EORI plays a key role in customs declaration, tariff refund, import and export quota, etc., and is crucial for Taiwan enterprises to start business in the EU!
In order to help you quickly understand, this issue will be an in-depth interpretation of EORI-related content, recommended for cross-border brand owners to collect~!
01 What is EORI?
EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) is the abbreviation of the European Economic Operator Registration and Identification System, which aims at assigning a unique identification code to enterprises and individuals engaged in import and export activities in Europe, so as to facilitate their supervision and management by customs and other organizations.
Not every country needs to apply for a separate EORI, but the entire EU only need to have a valid EORI number to realize EU customs clearance, and each enterprise can only apply for one. This is particularly important for Taiwan manufacturers entering the European market for the first time.
02 Uses of EORI
- Customs Declaration
The EORI number is an essential piece of information in the import and export declaration process. Whether the goods are imported or exported, the EORI number is required to be entered on the customs declaration so that customs can identify and process the relevant trade activities. - Tax Compliance
In the European Union, the EORI number is also used for VAT-related matters. Companies can provide this number when filing their VAT returns, thus ensuring that VAT is paid and refunded legally. - Safety Compliance
It is often these compliance details that prevent you from exporting successfully. The EORI number helps to improve the security and compliance of international trade between EU member states. With an EORI number, customs and other regulatory agencies can more easily track and monitor import and export activities, verify the authenticity of businesses, and reduce the risk of fraud, smuggling and other security threats. - Corporate Reputation
An EORI number enhances the credibility of a business in the international trading community. It indicates that the business is registered and authorized to engage in cross-border trade, making it easier to build trust with customers, suppliers and partners.
03 Common Causes of EORI Failure
Recently, it has been reported that a number of French registered EORI numbers have failed, which has caused considerable impact on the export trade of sellers, and the general failure of EORI numbers may be due to the following reasons:
- Failure to update information
You never know what small details can lead to big problems. Businesses failing to update their information in the customs system in a timely manner, and sellers whose customs numbers (EORI) are not tied to a French VAT number, can invalidate the number. - Compliance Issues
Failure to meet tax or legal requirements may result in the invalidation of the VAT number, which may affect the EORI number. Failure to comply with EU trade and customs regulations may also result in suspension or revocation of the EORI number.
04 How do I respond to an EORI number failure?
If your statute EORI number has failed and cannot be restored in a timely manner, consider the following strategies:
- Update Information Reactivation
Ensure that all information about your business is up-to-date in the customs system of the country of registration. Communicate any changes to the Customs system in a timely manner. - Apply for an EORI number from another country
For example, you can choose to re-apply for a new EORI number in another EU country such as Germany or the Netherlands to ensure that your business is not affected. (If you need to register your EORI number, please contact our customer service at the end of this article.)
05 EORI document presentation
:: German EORI document
:: EORI documentation
:: French EORI document
:: Documentation from EORI, Italy
:: Spanish EORI document
:: Poland EORI document
:: Czech EORI document
For European sellers, EORI number is an important and indispensable part of European cross-border trade, cross-border e-commerce sellers should attach great importance to the application and management of EORI number. Enhance the understanding of the use of the EORI number and compliance, and timely handling of related information updates, if you have other questions or registration needs for EORI, welcome to contact us at any time~!
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