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Question about EORI is not link to VAT for customs clearance

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William Wu
Posted about a year ago by William Wu
I am a Amazon seller from China. At present I am still working on applying for my VAT registration, If I apply for a EORI which is not link to a VAT number, May I use this EORI to import products to UK under my company name?
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Customs oldtimer
Posted about a year ago by Customs oldtimer
An EORI number is just a registration number for importers or exporters . There is no requirement for a VAT registration to get one , however as an overseas person then you may not be eligible for an EORI. If you do get a EORI you can use it for import, but VAT and duty will need to be paid at import.
HMRC Admin 25 Response
Posted 12 months ago by HMRC Admin 25 Response
Hi William Wu,
If you have not yet received your VAT number then you can apply for a non VAT registered EORI number in the meantime so that you can import goods in to the UK prior to receiving your VAT number.
Please see the link below:
Get an EORI number
Thank you. 

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