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KNOWLEDGE · CUSTOMS

EORI numbers for China imports

The EORI number identifies economic operators in EU customs procedures. Businesses acting as importers should clarify the required registration before their first shipment.

01Pickup

02China warehouse

03Preparation

04Main transport

05Customs

06Delivery

ON THIS PAGE01 EORI and importer identity belong together02 Apply early03 A tax number is not an EORI

01

EORI and importer identity belong together

The EORI used must match the legal entity declaring the goods or being represented. The delivery address and importer may differ.

02

Apply early

Registration processing time is not included in transport transit time. Missing a required EORI on arrival can delay clearance.

03

A tax number is not an EORI

VAT identification numbers, domestic tax numbers and EORI numbers serve different purposes. The required details depend on the procedure.

PRICING & PROCESS

Assessment and advisory charges

The initial review of shipment data is free of charge. In-depth tariff classification, compliance assessment or external laboratory and authority services are commissioned only after explicit approval.

ServiceBilling basisPrice / status
Initial feasibility and data reviewShipment data and document screeningMarket benchmarkFree of charge as part of the quote request
In-depth specialist reviewScope, product count and external partiesIndividual quoteOnly after a separate quote and approval

Every quotation states the route, assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and validity. All figures are net unless expressly stated otherwise.

A professional process from enquiry to delivery

  1. 01Review shipment data
  2. 02Clarify feasibility and compliance
  3. 03Prepare an itemised quote
  4. 04Approval and booking
  5. 05Operational control and status
  6. 06Customs release, delivery and POD

What your quotation contains

  • A · Pickup and origin transport
  • B · China warehouse and value-added services
  • C · Export and international main transport
  • D · Destination charges, customs service and delivery
  • E · Duties, surcharges and optional services
See all prices and benchmarks

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The specific goods and transport structure may require a different assessment. We review your individual case.

Is EORI the same as a VAT ID?+

No. The two numbers serve different purposes.

Can the freight forwarder use its EORI?+

The representation and import arrangements must be correct. Another party’s EORI cannot arbitrarily replace the importer’s identity.

NEXT STEP

From enquiry to a reliable transport solution.

Send the pickup address, delivery address and cargo data. We assess the route, services and import structure.

Clarify customs arrangements