HM Revenue & Customs

Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number

The EORI scheme is a European Union (EU) initiative that helps businesses communicate with customs officials when they are importing and exporting goods.

Businesses who import and export are able to register for an EORI number which is valid throughout the EU. This number can be used in communications with any customs authorities in the EU, for example in customs declarations where a customs identifier is required