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Trade Preferences / EUR1
Support an eligible reduced or nil-duty claim using an EUR1 movement certificate.
Trade Preferences / EUR1
Support an eligible reduced or nil-duty claim using an EUR1 movement certificate.
What is
Trade Preferences / EUR1
An EUR1 is a preference document used where the relevant UK trade agreement allows it. The exporter must establish that the goods meet the applicable rules of origin before the certificate is used to support a reduced or nil rate of import duty.
Trade Preferences / EUR1 are likely to fit when:
Shipments where the importer intends to claim preferential duty
Exporters with an auditable origin evidence file
What is
Trade Preferences / EUR1
An EUR1 is a preference document used where the relevant UK trade agreement allows it. The exporter must establish that the goods meet the applicable rules of origin before the certificate is used to support a reduced or nil rate of import duty.
Trade Preferences / EUR1 are likely to fit when:
Shipments where the importer intends to claim preferential duty
Exporters with an auditable origin evidence file
Four checks that prevent avoidable rework
Confirm the requirement and evidence before committing to a form, platform or legalisation route.
Check the destination has a relevant UK trade agreement and whether that agreement uses an EUR1 for the goods and transaction.
Confirm the commodity code and identify the correct product-specific rule of origin.
Demonstrate that the goods meet the rule using production records, bills of materials, value calculations or supplier declarations as applicable.
Confirm the precise shipment, invoice and consignee details and arrange agent authority where a representative applies.
Four checks that prevent avoidable rework
Confirm the requirement and evidence before committing to a form, platform or legalisation route.
Check the destination has a relevant UK trade agreement and whether that agreement uses an EUR1 for the goods and transaction.
Confirm the commodity code and identify the correct product-specific rule of origin.
Demonstrate that the goods meet the rule using production records, bills of materials, value calculations or supplier declarations as applicable.
Confirm the precise shipment, invoice and consignee details and arrange agent authority where a representative applies.
From Requirment to Certified Document
The exact turnaround and certification stages depend on the document, destination and evidence supplied.
Check the agreement
Prove origin
Submit the EUR1
Retain the trail
From Requirment to Certified Document
The exact turnaround and certification stages depend on the document, destination and evidence supplied.
Check the agreement
Prove origin
Submit the EUR1
Retain the trail
Information and evidence
to have ready
Commodity code and relevant product-specific rule of origin
Commercial invoice and shipment details
Supplier declarations, production records, bill of materials or cost evidence
Agent authority where a representative completes the application
Practical support we offer
- Initial check of the document and destination
- Form-completion and shipment-data checks
- Certification through the eCert process
- Origin evidence and supplier-declaration support where needed
- Referral to ICC Genesis or a focused origin review for recurring declarations
Information and evidence
to have ready
Commodity code and relevant product-specific rule of origin
Commercial invoice and shipment details
Supplier declarations, production records, bill of materials or cost evidence
Agent authority where a representative completes the application
Practical support we offer
- Initial check of the document and destination
- Form-completion and shipment-data checks
- Certification through the eCert process
- Origin evidence and supplier-declaration support where needed
- Referral to ICC Genesis or a focused origin review for recurring declarations
Important before relying on the document COMPLIANCE & ACCEPTANCE CHECKS
- Exporting goods from the UK does not automatically make them UK originating.
- The required proof varies by trade agreement. Some routes use an origin declaration or importer’s knowledge rather than an EUR1.
- Unsupported preference claims can expose the importer to duty recovery and may create customer, contractual or customs verification issues.
Resources for Trade Preferences / EUR1
Use the completion and agent-authority documents only after confirming the relevant trade agreement, permitted proof and product-specific origin rule.
How to complete an EUR1 movement certificate Completion guide
EUR1 authority letter for agents Authority template
EUR1 origin evidence checklist Checklist
UK trade agreements collection Live reference
Resources for Trade Preferences / EUR1
Use the completion and agent-authority documents only after confirming the relevant trade agreement, permitted proof and product-specific origin rule.
How to complete an EUR1 movement certificate Completion guide
EUR1 authority letter for agents Authority template
EUR1 origin evidence checklist Checklist
UK trade agreements collection Live reference
Practical questions before you submit
No. The permitted proof depends on the specific agreement, goods and transaction. Some agreements use statements on origin, importer’s knowledge or another proof instead of an EUR1.
Evidence can include commodity codes, product-specific origin rules, production records, bills of materials, cost calculations, invoices, and supplier declarations. The evidence must show how the goods meet the rule in the relevant agreement.
The completion guide provides specific endorsements and evidence requirements for retrospective and duplicate applications. Explain the reason, identify the original where applicable and provide shipment and invoice evidence.
An agent can act with the exporter’s authority. Use the agent-authorisation letter and ensure the exporter supplies the origin declaration and supporting evidence required for the application.
They can, but the EUR1 must cover only qualifying goods, and the invoice should clearly distinguish between non-originating items. Mixed consignments must be described and marked consistently.
No. The exporter remains responsible for the origin declaration and evidence, and the importing customs authority may verify or reject a claim if the agreement requirements are not met.
Check Requirements First
Share the destination, the document request, the parties involved and the deadline.
Practical questions before you submit
No. The permitted proof depends on the specific agreement, goods and transaction. Some agreements use statements on origin, importer’s knowledge or another proof instead of an EUR1.
Evidence can include commodity codes, product-specific origin rules, production records, bills of materials, cost calculations, invoices, and supplier declarations. The evidence must show how the goods meet the rule in the relevant agreement.
The completion guide provides specific endorsements and evidence requirements for retrospective and duplicate applications. Explain the reason, identify the original where applicable and provide shipment and invoice evidence.
An agent can act with the exporter’s authority. Use the agent-authorisation letter and ensure the exporter supplies the origin declaration and supporting evidence required for the application.
They can, but the EUR1 must cover only qualifying goods, and the invoice should clearly distinguish between non-originating items. Mixed consignments must be described and marked consistently.
No. The exporter remains responsible for the origin declaration and evidence, and the importing customs authority may verify or reject a claim if the agreement requirements are not met.
Check Requirements First
Other ways we can support you
Certificates of Origin
ICC Genesis
Preference / Origin Checker
Other ways we can support you
Certificates of Origin
ICC Genesis
Preference / Origin Checker
Apply for a EUR1
Select Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce from the chamber list.