UK Mandating Use of Economic Operator Registration Number for Export Applications
The U.K. announced this week it’s mandating the use of Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI) numbers within SPIRE, the country’s export licensing system. The EORI number, which is a “unique reference identifying a business” issued by the U.K.’s customs authority,…
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must be included on an exporter’s declaration to move goods into or out of the U.K., the country said. An exporter’s EORI will be used to match an export declaration with an export license, so “it is essential that the correct EORI number is provided on SPIRE to prevent any delays for your goods at the border,” the U.K. said. The notice includes instructions for listing EORI numbers on applications.