{"id":124746,"date":"2026-07-01T18:24:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/?p=124746"},"modified":"2026-07-03T18:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T10:15:52","slug":"eori-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/eori-number\/","title":{"rendered":"EORI Number: What It Is, Who Needs It &#038; How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"124746\" class=\"elementor elementor-124746\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b08a79 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b08a79\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-515e61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"515e61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"223\">If your business imports or exports goods, there\u2019s one small detail that can make a big difference in how smoothly your shipments move across borders\u2014the <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"222\">EORI number<\/strong>. Required by customs authorities in the <span data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"315\">European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK)<\/span>, an EORI number acts like a <span data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"383\">unique customs ID for your business.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"223\"><span data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"383\">So, what is an <span data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"83\">EORI number<\/span>?<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"223\"><span data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"383\">In this blog, we explore all you need to know about the EORI number, from what it is and why it matters to how it works in international trade.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fc3458 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"9fc3458\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-caret-right&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tContents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9fc3458\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9fc3458\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__9fc3458\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a669aa elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8a669aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eb7d12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8eb7d12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is an EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) Number?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1afbdc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1afbdc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eori-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-115939\" alt=\"EORI Number - Ship to United Kingdom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eori-1.png 1536w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eori-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eori-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eori-1-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f61e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48f61e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/eclear.com\/knowledge\/eori\/\">eClear<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b327bf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b327bf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"258\">An <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"71\">EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number<\/strong> is a unique identification number used by customs authorities in the <strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"164\">European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK)<\/strong> to track and register businesses that import or export goods.\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"258\">It acts like a <strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"359\">customs ID card for your business<\/strong> when you move goods across international borders. It helps customs officials quickly identify traders and process shipments more efficiently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e99f55 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5e99f55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d6f189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d6f189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Needs an EORI Number?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f6ad05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f6ad05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"354\">An <strong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"102\">EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number<\/strong> is required for businesses involved in importing or exporting goods to or from the <strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"237\">European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK)<\/strong>. It is used by customs authorities to identify traders and process shipments efficiently during international trade.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1axv72y\" data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"381\">EU &amp; UK-Based Businesses<\/h3><p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"679\">Businesses established in the <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"246\">European Union (EU)<\/strong> or the <strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"277\">United Kingdom (UK)<\/strong> need an EORI number if they import or export goods. They must <b>register for an EORI number with the relevant customs authority<\/b> in their country, and it will be used for customs declarations to ensure smooth clearance and compliance with import and export regulations.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1fcvmtk\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"721\">Non-EU Businesses (e.g., Malaysia)<\/h3><p data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1020\">Businesses based outside the EU\/UK, such as those in <strong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"784\">Malaysia<\/strong>, also <b>need an EORI number if they are sending goods into the EU\/UK or dealing with customs declarations there<\/b>. This is especially important for exporters, e-commerce sellers, and logistics providers handling international shipments.<\/p><p data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1186\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Without an EORI number, customs authorities may not be able to process your goods, which can lead to delays, additional checks, or shipment rejection at the border.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eebee2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0eebee2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-306bc04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"306bc04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong>Why Is an EORI Number Important for Import and Export in the EU\/UK?<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6c74e0 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"a6c74e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-shipping-fast\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmooth Customs Clearance\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAn EORI number helps goods move quickly through customs without delays. It allows authorities to identify your business and process shipments faster.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cacc0c elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"2cacc0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-globe-americas\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRequired for Import &amp; Export\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt is a mandatory requirement for businesses trading goods in or out of certain regions, especially when dealing with international shipments.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2864445 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"2864445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-bolt\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFaster Shipping Process\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWith a valid EORI number, customs documentation is processed more efficiently, reducing waiting time at borders and ports.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02b61e0 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"02b61e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-balance-scale\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLegal Compliance for Businesses\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHaving an EORI number ensures your business complies with international trade regulations and avoids penalties or shipment rejection.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7053a98 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"7053a98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReduces Risk of Shipment Delays or Rejections\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAn EORI number ensures all customs records are properly registered, helping prevent delays, fines, or rejection of your goods at the border.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b34c61 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0b34c61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d44c71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d44c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get an EORI Number?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-686cc03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"686cc03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"200\">The process of obtaining an EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number depends on where your business is established. Here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6mydjg\" data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"235\">For Malaysian Businesses<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"520\">If your business is based in Malaysia and exports goods to the EU or the UK, you <strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"371\">may not need to apply for an EORI number yourself<\/strong> if your customer or importer is responsible for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/customs-clearance\/\" target=\"_blank\">customs clearance<\/a>. In this case, the <b>importer usually uses their own EORI number<\/b> to clear the goods.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"834\">Before shipping your goods, make sure to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1040\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xw1d84\" data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"888\">Confirm who is responsible for customs clearance.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1u28k1s\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"952\">Check whether an EORI number is required for your shipment.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13xusr1\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1040\">Ensure all shipping and customs documents are completed accurately to avoid delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"q2vv1p\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1073\">For EU Businesses<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1289\">Businesses established in the European Union must obtain an EORI number before importing or exporting goods. The application is made through the customs authority in the EU country where the business is registered.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1568\">Once approved, the EORI number can be used for customs declarations across all EU member states.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"rou648\" data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1601\">For UK Businesses<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1779\">Businesses established in the United Kingdom must apply for a UK EORI number before importing or exporting goods. The application is submitted through the UK customs authority.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"2002\">A UK EORI number is required for customs declarations and helps ensure goods move smoothly through UK customs. Businesses should apply before arranging international shipments to avoid delays or additional customs checks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d7a545 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4d7a545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb1f30e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb1f30e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EORI Number vs HS Code: What's the Real Difference?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-161cd68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"161cd68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0Two commonly mixed-up terms are the <strong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"247\">EORI Number<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"267\">HS Code<\/strong>. While both are essential for customs clearance, they are used in very different ways.<\/p><table style=\"height: 288px;\" width=\"159\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td><td><b>EORI Number<\/b><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/malaysia-hs-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>HS Code<\/b><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Full Name<\/b><\/td><td>Economic Operators Registration and Identification Number<\/td><td>Harmonized System Code<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td><td>Identifies businesses or individuals trading internationally<\/td><td>Classifies products for international trade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Affects Duties &amp; Taxes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes, determines applicable duties, taxes, and trade regulations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Number Per Business<\/b><\/td><td>Usually one EORI number per business<\/td><td>Multiple HS codes may be used depending on the products traded<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Example<\/b><\/td><td>GB123456789000\u00a0<\/td><td>8471.30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69876ed elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"69876ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a46d873 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a46d873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Happens If You Don\u2019t Have an EORI Number in EU\/UK Customs?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-763cc95 e-con-full e-grid wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"763cc95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-174a016 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"174a016\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-warehouse\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCustoms Clearance Delays \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWithout an EORI number, customs authorities cannot process your import or export declaration, leading to clearance delays.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09ac5bf elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"09ac5bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-boxes\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGoods Held\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tShipments entering or leaving the countries may be stopped until a valid EORI number is provided, causing unexpected hold-ups.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2c9f28 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"b2c9f28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrade Blocked \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou cannot legally complete import or export activities with these countries without EORI registration.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-277fa99 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"277fa99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-money-check-alt\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPossible Fines or Compliance Issues\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBusinesses may be fined for incorrect or incomplete customs declarations, including missing EORI details.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97e33eb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"97e33eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43d08c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43d08c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"299\">Feeling confused about EORI number requirements for import and export in the EU or UK? From customs registration and business details to shipping compliance, it can quickly become complicated and time-consuming to get everything right.<\/p><p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"446\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">No worries\u2014<b>EasyParcel<\/b> is here to help you simplify your shipping process!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0490aa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0490aa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Deliver Your Parcels to 220+ Countries with EasyParcel<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f10f7aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f10f7aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/screencapture-easyparcel-my-country-guides-2026-04-30-14_47_491-1-1024x959.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-115520\" alt=\"Ship Worldwide to 200+ Countries with EasyParcel International Courier\u200b\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/screencapture-easyparcel-my-country-guides-2026-04-30-14_47_491-1-1024x959.png 1024w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/screencapture-easyparcel-my-country-guides-2026-04-30-14_47_491-1-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/screencapture-easyparcel-my-country-guides-2026-04-30-14_47_491-1-768x719.png 768w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/screencapture-easyparcel-my-country-guides-2026-04-30-14_47_491-1-1536x1438.png 1536w, https:\/\/ep-website-media.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/screencapture-easyparcel-my-country-guides-2026-04-30-14_47_491-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2594f32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2594f32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"371\">With <b>EasyParcel<\/b>, sending parcels worldwide is simple and stress-free. You can <b>reach over 220+ countries <\/b>and <b>connect with 60+ courier services <\/b>all in one platform, making it easy to compare prices, book shipments, and manage deliveries effortlessly.<\/p><div data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a420445-e61c-83ec-b8cd-c9a146d7ca82-63\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"><section dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a420445-e61c-83ec-b8cd-c9a146d7ca82-63\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a420445-e61c-83ec-b8cd-c9a146d7ca82-63\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-126\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"><div dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"288aa5fb-2ab5-49da-9cb2-979ef4d209bc\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"><p data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"412\">Whether you\u2019re shipping small packages or expanding your global business, EasyParcel helps make international delivery more affordable, convenient, and efficient.<\/p><p data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"485\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For more details on international shipping options, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/easyparcel.com\/my\/country-guides\/\">refer here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adffa17 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"adffa17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5c3fc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5c3fc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An EORI number is an essential requirement for businesses involved in importing or exporting goods to the EU or the UK. It helps ensure smooth customs clearance, reduces the risk of shipping delays, and keeps your business compliant with international trade regulations.<\/p><p>Ready to send your products overseas? <span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Sign up for FREE <\/span>and enjoy a<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\"> RM10 discount coupon <\/span>now!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abd9ac6 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"abd9ac6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/go.easyparcel.com\/B1i8Tw\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-hand-point-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get RM10 Discount Coupon Now!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34b6279 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"34b6279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63bb0d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63bb0d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FQAs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4be7a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4be7a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">1.\u00a0<\/span><b>Is EORI the same as VAT?<\/b><br data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\" \/>No. An EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number is used for customs identification when importing or exporting goods in EU or UK, while a VAT number is used for tax purposes. Although some businesses may have both, they serve different functions.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">2.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>What happens if I don&#8217;t have an EORI number?<\/b><br data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\" \/>Without an EORI number, your goods may be delayed at customs, refused entry or export, or subject to additional checks. This can result in longer shipping times, extra costs, and disruptions to your international trade.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">3.<\/span><b> Who provides the EORI number?<\/b><br data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\" \/>An EORI number is issued by the customs authority in the country where you apply. For example, businesses trading in the EU apply through the customs authority of their home EU country, while UK businesses apply through the UK customs authority.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">4.<\/span>\u00a0<b>Who needs an EORI number?<\/b><br data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\" \/>Businesses and individuals that import or export goods to or from the EU or the UK generally need an EORI number. This includes importers, exporters, manufacturers, e-commerce sellers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers involved in international trade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your business imports or exports goods, there\u2019s one small detail that can make a big difference in how smoothly your shipments move across borders\u2014the EORI number. Required by customs authorities in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK), an EORI number acts like a unique customs ID for your business. So, what is an EORI number? In this blog, we explore all you need to know about the EORI number, from what it is and why it matters to how it works in international trade. Contents What Is an EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) Number? Source: eClear An EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number is a unique identification number used by customs authorities in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) to track and register businesses that import or export goods. It acts like a customs ID card for your business when you move goods across international borders. It helps customs officials quickly identify traders and process shipments more efficiently. Who Needs an EORI Number? An EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number is required for businesses involved in importing or exporting goods to or from the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK). It is used by customs authorities to identify traders and process shipments efficiently during international trade. EU &amp; UK-Based Businesses Businesses established in the European Union (EU) or the United Kingdom (UK) need an EORI number if they import or export goods. They must register for an EORI number with the relevant customs authority in their country, and it will be used for customs declarations to ensure smooth clearance and compliance with import and export regulations. Non-EU Businesses (e.g., Malaysia) Businesses based outside the EU\/UK, such as those in Malaysia, also need an EORI number if they are sending goods into the EU\/UK or dealing with customs declarations there. This is especially important for exporters, e-commerce sellers, and logistics providers handling international shipments. Without an EORI number, customs authorities may not be able to process your goods, which can lead to delays, additional checks, or shipment rejection at the border. Why Is an EORI Number Important for Import and Export in the EU\/UK? Smooth Customs Clearance An EORI number helps goods move quickly through customs without delays. It allows authorities to identify your business and process shipments faster. Required for Import &amp; Export It is a mandatory requirement for businesses trading goods in or out of certain regions, especially when dealing with international shipments. Faster Shipping Process With a valid EORI number, customs documentation is processed more efficiently, reducing waiting time at borders and ports. Legal Compliance for Businesses Having an EORI number ensures your business complies with international trade regulations and avoids penalties or shipment rejection. Reduces Risk of Shipment Delays or Rejections An EORI number ensures all customs records are properly registered, helping prevent delays, fines, or rejection of your goods at the border. How to Get an EORI Number? The process of obtaining an EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number depends on where your business is established. Here&#8217;s what you need to know: For Malaysian Businesses If your business is based in Malaysia and exports goods to the EU or the UK, you may not need to apply for an EORI number yourself if your customer or importer is responsible for\u00a0customs clearance. In this case, the importer usually uses their own EORI number to clear the goods. Before shipping your goods, make sure to: Confirm who is responsible for customs clearance. Check whether an EORI number is required for your shipment. Ensure all shipping and customs documents are completed accurately to avoid delays. For EU Businesses Businesses established in the European Union must obtain an EORI number before importing or exporting goods. The application is made through the customs authority in the EU country where the business is registered. Once approved, the EORI number can be used for customs declarations across all EU member states. For UK Businesses Businesses established in the United Kingdom must apply for a UK EORI number before importing or exporting goods. The application is submitted through the UK customs authority. A UK EORI number is required for customs declarations and helps ensure goods move smoothly through UK customs. Businesses should apply before arranging international shipments to avoid delays or additional customs checks. EORI Number vs HS Code: What&#8217;s the Real Difference? Two commonly mixed-up terms are the EORI Number and the HS Code. While both are essential for customs clearance, they are used in very different ways. Aspect EORI Number HS Code Full Name Economic Operators Registration and Identification Number Harmonized System Code Purpose Identifies businesses or individuals trading internationally Classifies products for international trade Affects Duties &amp; Taxes No Yes, determines applicable duties, taxes, and trade regulations Number Per Business Usually one EORI number per business Multiple HS codes may be used depending on the products traded Example GB123456789000 8471.30 What Happens If You Don\u2019t Have an EORI Number in EU\/UK Customs? Customs Clearance Delays Without an EORI number, customs authorities cannot process your import or export declaration, leading to clearance delays. Goods Held Shipments entering or leaving the countries may be stopped until a valid EORI number is provided, causing unexpected hold-ups. Trade Blocked You cannot legally complete import or export activities with these countries without EORI registration. Possible Fines or Compliance Issues Businesses may be fined for incorrect or incomplete customs declarations, including missing EORI details. Feeling confused about EORI number requirements for import and export in the EU or UK? From customs registration and business details to shipping compliance, it can quickly become complicated and time-consuming to get everything right. No worries\u2014EasyParcel is here to help you simplify your shipping process! Deliver Your Parcels to 220+ Countries with EasyParcel With EasyParcel, sending parcels worldwide is simple and stress-free. You can reach over 220+ countries and connect with 60+ courier services all in one platform, making it easy to compare prices, book shipments, and manage deliveries effortlessly. 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