Effective countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom
From March 1, 2023, regardless of the method of delivery to or through the EU, the following three documents need to be checked:
1. Product name and description
All products need to provide a specific product name and a complete, detailed and accurate product description, including materials and uses, such as tungsten steel lathe milling cutter, knitted men's sweater, so as to accurately identify the product information. The product name cannot be vague and general such as "sample", "parts", "gift", etc.
2. HS Code
To comply with ICS2 Version 2, UPS must declare at least 6 digits of the Harmonized System Code (HS Code) for each item listed on the commercial invoice to the customs authorities of each country before all express shipments are delivered by air to the EU, Norway and Switzerland. Please note that this requirement does not apply to letters, correspondence and document shipments.
3. EORI number
Provide the EU recipient's Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number (EORI) on the commercial invoice for shipments to or through the EU, Norway and Switzerland.
Customers can contact their EU consignee to obtain the EORI number. If the EU consignee's EORI number is missing, the shipment will be delayed in customs clearance or even detained and returned.
It is required for company documents but not for personal documents.