How do I apply for an EORI number?
We hear this question ALOT.
Quite simply if you do not have an EORI number, and are importing goods on a commercial basis, you cant get them into the country. You can read more about this on our previous blog.
Where Do I Start Getting An EORI Number?
The good news is that applying for an EORI number with HMRC is actually very simple. Once you have completed the online form and submitted to HMRC EORI team an EORI number is usually issued within 3-4 working day's.
What Is On The EORI Form? How do I fill out an EORI form?
As some of the questions on the form relate to vessel name / container number for your first shipment it is wise to wait until goods have departed from origin port, especially with the transit times from most origins to UK being well in excess of the time it takes for HMRC to issue you with an EORI number.
There may be occasions such as air freight shipments where you must apply for the EORI number prior to goods departing from origin and usually if you can not fill in a couple of fields relating to vessel / flight / container number etc. the EORI number will still be processed.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR LAST MIN SEA FREIGHT/AIR FREIGHT SHIPMENTS
It is important to realise if applying last minute for a sea freight shipment or if your first shipment is coming by air that once issued it can take a couple of days for the number to go live on the Customs CHIEF system meaning the freight agent who is handling your Customs clearance may not be able to clear your goods until this has happened.
Can I Apply for an EORI Number Online?
The link to apply for an EORI number is shown below:
https://www.gov.uk/eori
How Do I Get My Goods Custom Cleared?
We are able to assist you with Customs clearance for your goods arriving by sea or air, simply send an enquiry to sales@mannson.com for a quick and competitive price.
We hear this question ALOT.
Quite simply if you do not have an EORI number, and are importing goods on a commercial basis, you cant get them into the country. You can read more about this on our previous blog.
Where Do I Start Getting An EORI Number?
The good news is that applying for an EORI number with HMRC is actually very simple. Once you have completed the online form and submitted to HMRC EORI team an EORI number is usually issued within 3-4 working day's.
What Is On The EORI Form? How do I fill out an EORI form?
As some of the questions on the form relate to vessel name / container number for your first shipment it is wise to wait until goods have departed from origin port, especially with the transit times from most origins to UK being well in excess of the time it takes for HMRC to issue you with an EORI number.
There may be occasions such as air freight shipments where you must apply for the EORI number prior to goods departing from origin and usually if you can not fill in a couple of fields relating to vessel / flight / container number etc. the EORI number will still be processed.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR LAST MIN SEA FREIGHT/AIR FREIGHT SHIPMENTS
It is important to realise if applying last minute for a sea freight shipment or if your first shipment is coming by air that once issued it can take a couple of days for the number to go live on the Customs CHIEF system meaning the freight agent who is handling your Customs clearance may not be able to clear your goods until this has happened.
Can I Apply for an EORI Number Online?
The link to apply for an EORI number is shown below:
https://www.gov.uk/eori
How Do I Get My Goods Custom Cleared?
We are able to assist you with Customs clearance for your goods arriving by sea or air, simply send an enquiry to sales@mannson.com for a quick and competitive price.
