FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an EORI - (Economic Operators Registration and Identification)
The EORI is a reference number used for the statistics and customs used for the movement of goods between the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland, Isle of man and the Channel Islands) and any other country. To get this number, you or your shipper/client would need to have a registered premises in the territory of the UK. If you are VAT registered it is usually linked to your VAT number.
For further official guidance please visit the UK government at this website: https://www.gov.uk/eori
To apply for an EORI number following the link: https://www.gov.uk/eori/apply-for-eori - What is a HS Code
A HS or Harmonized System code (also commonly known as a tariff or commodity code) which consists of of 8 to 10 numbers that gives an exact description of your goods along with all the associated restrictions as well as charges and taxes that need to be paid upon arrival or departure of the country.
It is different (but similar) to the UK customs tariff or a commodity code. The HS code required would only be 8 numbers long. When importing into the United Kingdom, the Customs Tariff number code required would need to be 10 numbers long. The codes that are used are the same in most countries, however taxes that are applicable may be different depending on where you are shipping to.
For more information, please look at the official guidance given by the UK government at this website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/finding-commodity-codes-for-imports-or-exports
