To import into the EU, a freight forwarder or importer must register for an EORI number (Economic Operators' Registration and Identification) with the competent customs authority and declare it in every customs entry – akin to a VAT ID but specific to customs procedures.
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-procedures/eori_en
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