Any operator established in the customs territory of the Union needs an EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification number) for customs purposes. An EORI is also needed by an individual when engaging in operations for which an EORI number must be provided in accordance with EU customs law. For example:
Filing a customs declaration in the customs territory of the Union;
submission of a summary declaration (ENS)
submission of an exit summary declaration (EXS)
submission of a declaration for temporary storage in the customs territory of the Union Acting as a carrier for the purposes of maritime, inland waterway or air transport;
acts as a carrier that is connected to the customs system and wishes to receive all notifications provided for in the customs legislation regarding the filing or amendment of import summary declarations.