What is a Eur.1 certificate?

Note: this content is translated from Dutch for information purposes only. 

What is a Eur.1 certificate?
The EUR.1 certificate is a customs document that allows you to receive a reduction or exemption from import duty in the destination country if you can prove that the products were produced in EU.
The European Union has concluded trade agreements with a number of countries to promote trade between participating countries or groups of countries. These trade agreements allow the importer to use preferential duty. That is, the importer gets reduction or exemption from import duties. The condition is that the goods must be of preferential origin (that is, originating from a favored country). You can prove this by means of a EUR.1 certificate. In the Netherlands, a Eur1 document is issued by the Chamber of Commerce.

Eur.1 document example
Below you will find an example of the EUR 1 document. Here you will find all the information you need to complete the document. In it you need to fill in the details of the Exporter, consignee, transport document, country of export & destination, quantities & invoice numbers. You also need the customs visa and exporter's declaration.

EUR.1 document request
A Eur.1 document can be requested from our customs specialists. A Eur.1 document is not required by law, such as an export declaration. The application for a Eur.1 document should always be made by the exporter. For an importer to enjoy the benefit of reduction or exemption from import duty, a EUR.1 must be obligatorily attached if the value is higher than €6000. If the value is lower, an origin declaration on the invoice is sufficient. If you are a producer, trader or logistics service provider you can request a Eur1 document.

- For a producer: you have to prove that the products comply with the trade agreements of the exporting country.

- For a trader: you must request a supplier's declaration of preferential origin from your supplier.

- For a logistics service provider: you need the same supporting documents as the producer/trader you are completing the shipment for.

Eur.1 document for which countries
When you want to transport goods and need a Eur1 document you can have this taken care of by our specialists from the customs department. The countries that need a Eur1 document can be requested at the Chamber of Commerce or can be found HERE.

Eur.1 document customs
With our specialist knowledge, Rotra is able to provide solutions for all customs obligations that fit your logistics process, such as the layout of a Eur1 document. Rotra Customs' expertise guarantees you flexibility, reliability and the lowest price. Rotra is AEO-certified which means that shipments subject to customs regulations are handled quickly and efficiently at Rotra. For more info contact us directly.