EXPORT GUIDANCE

Obtain an EORI number before you start exporting to avoid export clearance delays. It will usually be your VAT number with three additional numbers at the end

Ensure your export documentation contains sufficient information for UK and destination customs authorities

An export entry consists of a SAD, X2 and a departure confirmation, S8. You must provide the agent with sufficient detail to complete it

Export controls can be linked to products, countries or individuals. Stay on the right side of the law by ensuring you do not need a licence before you export

Depending on the country of destination you may also need to obtain a certificate of origin, preference or conformance 

Approved Exporter Status means you don't have to obtain an EUR1 certificate, but you can instead use an approval number on your commercial invoice. This currently relates to EU trade agreements countries such as:

• Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia (Maghreb group)
• Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria (Mashraq group)
• Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechenstein European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
• Israel
• Turkey (for agricultural and coal and steel products only – all other products are covered by Customs Union arrangements between the EU and Turkey)
• Albania
• Andorra
• Bosnia-Herzegovinia
• Macedonia
• Mexico
• Montenegro
• Serbia
• South Africa
• South Korea 

We provide training and application completion support for the C1454 and supplementary questionnaire. 

Registered Exporter Status is similar to Approved Exporter Status but applies to different trade agreements, such as: 

• Canada
• Japan 
• Vietnam
• GSP countries (for cumulation) 

We provide training and application completion support for the REX application form.