Importing parts from Canada

Hi, I am in to process of bringing some machine parts into the UK from canada. I am a self employed and do not have a company set up. I will be using the parts to refurbish second hand machines for re sale. The company I am purchasing from has asked for my tax number to pass onto the carrier company. Can you please advise what the number would be / If i need to register somewhere to get a number to import these items. Many thanks Gordon

Hi If you are importing goods for your personal use then you do not need a registration number. If you are a business either as a sole proprietor or company then you need an economic operator registration number EORI. It is this that the carrier company needs. Registration is easy and shouldn’t take very long. https://www.gov.uk/eori

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It could be that the exporter is asking for EORI number. If so, please see below link for more information : Get an EORI number Information on how to bring goods into the UK from any country, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay and whether you need to get a licence or certificate is available on below link. See : Import goods into the UK: step by step   . Thank you .