EORI & customs
EU import customs documents: the complete checklist
Commercial invoice, EORI, TARIC code, origin, transport and product compliance: prepare the documents needed to clear imports into the EU.
13 min read
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EORI, GPSR and EU Compliance Guides
Published guidance on EORI, GPSR, CE marking, and product compliance for businesses entering European Union markets.
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- EORI & customs
Difference between EORI number and VAT number: checks and limits
An EORI number identifies an operator for customs; an EU VAT number supports VAT transactions. Learn where to check each number, what a result actually proves and the limits to consider before importing or selling in the EU.
12 min read
- CE marking
Selling toys in the EU: CE marking, warnings and documents
A practical guide to selling toys in the EU: product classification, CE marking, warnings, technical documentation, online listings, imports and economic-operator roles.
15 min read
EU Declaration of Conformity: content, signature and documents to prepare
Prepare a reliable EU Declaration of Conformity: identify the manufacturer, include the required content, sign correctly and retain the technical evidence before sale.
13 min read
- VAT, duties & suppliers
Verify supplier before importing: checks and documents to request
Before ordering from outside the EU, verify the supplier’s legal identity, payment details, production capability, product documents and customs data. This practical method helps reduce the risk of fraud, customs holds and non-compliant products reaching the market.
14 min read
- VAT, duties & suppliers
IOSS vs OSS ecommerce VAT: which scheme applies to your sales?
Choose between import VAT, IOSS and OSS by following the goods: their value, storage location, delivery route and the final customer’s country.
15 min read
- EORI & customs
Which country should I apply for an EORI number in?
Find out which country should issue your EORI number based on where your business is established and where your first EU customs operation takes place.
14 min read
- EORI & customs
Do I need an EU EORI and a GB EORI for my trade flows?
You may need both an EU EORI and a GB EORI if your business completes customs formalities in the EU and Great Britain. Identify your role, trade flows and the competent authority before shipping.
14 min read
- Product categories
WEEE producer registration for selling electronics in Europe
Selling electrical equipment, electronics or batteries in the EU can require national producer registration, periodic reporting and contributions to collection and recycling. Identify your role, sales countries and products before listing.
12 min read
- VAT, duties & suppliers
Calculate import duty and VAT EU: method and examples
A practical method for estimating EU import duty and import VAT: TARIC code, origin, customs value, documents and ecommerce scenarios.
13 min read
- EORI & customs
Import stock into the EU: EORI, customs, VAT and steps to plan
Before shipping stock into the European Union, identify the importer, obtain the required EORI, prepare customs classification and VAT, and check product compliance.
14 min read
- Packaging & EPR
Triman logo France: Info-tri labelling requirements
Find out whether your products and packaging need the Triman logo and Info-tri instructions in France, then prepare the right sorting information before sale.
12 min read