Need an EORI or importer number? We’ll apply for it.

Tell us which country you’re importing into. We prepare the application and submit it for you.

How it works

1

Choose your country

We’ll show you which code it issues, who issues it and what they’ll ask you for.

2

Fill in one form

The questions that country asks, all on one page. It takes about 2–5 minutes, and there's nothing to print or scan.

3

We submit it

We check your answers and submit the application, usually by the next working day.

4

Receive your code

When it’s issued, we check it and email you. Pay to release it, and it’s saved in your account.

Which import code does your shipment need?

Each country has its own, issued by its own authority. Customs use it to see who is importing the goods, and your carrier needs it to file the customs declaration, so a missing code can hold up a shipment. In most countries you apply once and it doesn’t expire.

What it is called, and who issues it

United KingdomGB EORI numberHM Revenue & Customs
European UnionEU EORI numberAny member state - valid in all 27
PortugalEU EORI numberRegistered via Dutch customs
United StatesCBP importer numberUS Customs & Border Protection
CanadaCRA business numberCanada Revenue Agency
AustraliaABNAustralian Taxation Office
New ZealandCustoms client codeNew Zealand Customs Service
SwitzerlandSwiss customs client numberFederal Office for Customs and Border Security

Popular countries

United Kingdom
GB EORI number
2–4 working daysFind out more β†’
Netherlands
EU EORI number
4–6 working daysFind out more β†’
Germany
EU EORI number
4–6 working daysFind out more β†’
United States
CBP importer number
2–3 business daysFind out more β†’
Canada
CRA business number
6–8 working daysFind out more β†’
Australia
ABN
2–4 weeksFind out more β†’

Looking for another country? Select it from the country field at the top of the page. We’ll confirm what’s available before you commit.

Not sure which code you need?

Tell us where the goods are going, and we'll help you find the right one.

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