What the EORI identifier is
EORI stands for Economic Operators Registration and Identification. It is used to identify an operator when interacting with customs authorities within the European Union.
Core definition
An EORI identifier is a reference used by customs administrations to recognise an economic operator. In many contexts, it acts as a shared identifier across customs systems so that an operator can be referenced consistently.
The precise implementation and registration process can vary by country. This site does not provide application instructions.
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Why it exists
Customs procedures involve declarations, controls, and authorisations. An identifier helps administrations connect these interactions to a specific operator in a predictable way, including across different customs IT systems.
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Who uses it
- Economic operators involved in import, export, or transit procedures.
- Customs administrations and related public systems.
- Intermediaries acting on behalf of operators, such as customs representatives.