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EORI number validation

Validate EORI number structure and understand what customs identifier checks can prove.

What this check does

EORI validation checks country prefix and identifier structure for EU and UK customs identifiers.

What is an EORI number?

An EORI number is a customs identifier used by businesses and individuals that import or export physical goods in the EU or UK.

What the result means

A valid format means the number is plausible for the issuing country.

What the result does not prove

It does not prove customs authorisation for a specific shipment or sanctions status.

When businesses should use it

  • Importer/exporter onboarding
  • Freight paperwork review
  • Trade master-data cleanup

Example workflow

  1. Collect EORI.
  2. Validate format or registry evidence.
  3. Store with shipment and counterparty records.

Data sources

EORI country patterns and live registry sources where supported.

Limitations

Registry lookup availability varies by jurisdiction.

Related checks

Customs identifier checkTrade tools

Trade identifier workflow

Trade checks work best as a workflow: validate the identifier, compare party data, then store the evidence with shipment or onboarding records.

How to use this page in practice

Start with the public check when you need a quick answer, then move to signed-in evidence, batch processing or the API when the same control becomes part of a repeatable finance, tax or operations workflow.

FAQ

Who needs an EORI?

Businesses or individuals involved in importing or exporting physical goods often need one.