Do You Need an EORI Number in the United States?
Short answer: no. The EORI system is an EU (and UK) scheme. The United States does not issue EORI numbers.
What the United States businesses use instead
US businesses use their EIN for tax and are identified to US customs through CBP systems (e.g. an importer/CBP number).
Official source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
When a the United States business does need an EU EORI
If your business acts as the importer or exporter of record inside the EU, you must register for an EU EORI in the member state where you first lodge a customs declaration. You can then check it with our validator.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the United States use EORI numbers?
No. The EORI system is an EU (and UK) scheme. The United States does not issue EORI numbers.
What is used instead of an EORI in the United States?
US businesses use their EIN for tax and are identified to US customs through CBP systems (e.g. an importer/CBP number). This is administered by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Does a US company need an EORI to sell into the EU?
Not usually — the EU importer of record needs the EORI. A US company only needs an EU EORI if it itself acts as the importer/exporter of record in the EU, obtained from an EU member state customs authority.