Customs Glossary

What is EUR1?

A plain-English definition for UK importers and exporters.

A EUR.1 is a movement certificate that proves the originating status of goods so they can claim a preferential (reduced or zero) duty rate under certain trade agreements.

What is a EUR.1 certificate?

A EUR.1 is proof of origin used to claim preferential tariff treatment under specific Free Trade Agreements. It is stamped by customs (or issued under approved-exporter rules).

Who needs a EUR.1?

Exporters whose goods meet the rules of origin under an agreement that uses EUR.1, so the importer can claim the lower duty rate.

How it relates to classification

Preferential rates are claimed against a commodity code, and rules of origin are defined by tariff heading. The correct code is the starting point for proving origin and unlocking the saving.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Some agreements use a EUR.1 certificate; others (like the UK-EU TCA) use a statement on origin made by the exporter.

Yes — meeting the rules of origin can reduce duty to a preferential or zero rate.