EUR1 Movement Certificate
An EUR1 Movement Certificate is used to support claims for preferential (usually zero) rates of duty in the country of importation. To qualify the goods must 'originate' in the UK and be shipped from the UK and be shipped to a country with a trade agreement with the UK.
How Can I Apply?
Apply Online at essCert.com, to register click on your chosen office below:
• City of London - Formal Undertaking
• Hounslow - Formal Undertaking
If you are registered and have forgotten your password please retrieve your details here.
Complete the formal undertaking and scan to register@esscert.com and formalundertaking@londonchamber.co.uk; in turn the primary contact will receive log-in details from essCert to apply online.
Which Countries Offer EUR1 Certificate Preference?
The preference system only applies to countries that have trade agreements with the UK. View these countries with UK trade agreements in effect here.
- The following countries do not accept electronic signatures: Egypt, Iceland, Lebanon, Israel, Switzerland, Serbia, Norway, Liechtenstein, Tunisia. For these counties you will need to provide us with a pre-signed blank official EUR1 form, we will use this to print your application. You can request the forms by emailing edocuments@londonchamber.co.uk
- For DIY applications you will need to obtain beforehand an official blank EUR1 to print your application once it’s approved by our officers. You can request the forms by emailing edocuments@londonchamber.co.uk
How Much Does It Cost
| LCCI Member | Non-member | |
| EUR1 with Chamber Printed Service | £33.30 | £61.20 |
| EUR1 with DIY Service | £27.90 | £55.80 |
| Express Fee | + £16.80 | + £16.80 |
Please email edocuments@londonchamber.co.uk to enquire about express fee. To see the full trade documentation price guide, please click here.
How Do You Make Payment?
Once the online application has been approved you will be invoiced and then you can make payment by card/transfer/bacs/cheque.
If you are a member you can manage outstanding payments on the LCCI portal, you can also sign up to the London Chamber Community Network to manage payments on the LCCI portal.
How Long Does The Process Take?
Online DIY applications- within 24hrs
Online Chamber printed applications- 24-48hrs
(please note these are guidelines and times can vary)
What Supporting Documents are Required?
- A Commercial Invoice and packing list
- If you have authorised another company to sign the EUR1 on your behalf, then you also need to submit a Letter of Authorisation
- If the goods were shipped before the Certificate is issued, then you will also need to submit proof of shipment (bill of lading, airway bill, CMR note etc.). Box 7 on the Certificate will need to state “Issued retrospectively”
- For help and guidance, please read our EUR1 Certificate guidance notes and “how to complete the movement certificate" guide.
To obtain an official blank EUR1 form, please email us at edocuments@londonchamber.co.uk
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Obtain a Blank Original EUR1 Certificate from the London Chamber of Commerce by emailing edocuments@londonchamber.co.uk or over the counter at one of our branch offices
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Complete your application online: www.tradecert.com/london
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The system will provide you with processing instructions
- For EUR1 Certificates, the system will either give you a choice to print in your own office (DIY) or for the document to be issued at the LCCI branch office (Chamber Printed service). For certain countries, the system will provide you with a cover letter that will need to be printed off and sent to the branch office that is issuing your document together with a pre-signed EUR1 Certificate.
Handwritten documents are not allowed.
- Online: DIY applications (print in your office service) will usually be processed within 24 hours; Chamber printed applications will usually be processed within 48 hours provided that we have received the applicants presigned EUR1 blank certificate.
- Counter: EUR1 Movement Certificates are processed while you wait when submitted over the counter. Please note handwritten Certificates will not be accepted. Counter applications must be accompanied by a letter of instruction and the company must hold a valid Formal Undertaking.
- Posted: Postal applications are usually processed and posted out on the same working day as received.
To apply for and obtain an EUR1 Certificate, you must comply with the following requirements:
- The goods must be exported from the United Kingdom (we cannot issue EUR1 Certificate if the goods are exported from another country)
- Direct Transport Rules apply (The purpose of direct transport is to ensure that the goods arriving in the country of import are the same as those which left the country of export. However, if for any reason the goods pass through or stop-over in, the territory of a third country provided that they stay under customs supervision, the conditions of direct transport are considered to have been fulfilled.)
- Proof of compliance with the direct transport rule may be given by a single transport document covering the passage of the goods through the country of transit or, for example, a "non-manipulation certificate" issued by the authorities of that country
- The invoice must have been raised in the UK by a UK exporter or representative
- The exported goods must be of UK preferential Origin (manufactured/produced in the UK). If you are the manufacturer of the goods shipped, then you must ensure that the rules specified in HMRC Notice 828 and 832 are met. If you bought the goods and are re-exporting them, then the supplier must provide you with a signed declaration confirming that the goods are of preferential UK origin (any statements that do not mention preferential origin are insufficient i.e. “goods were manufactured in the UK” would be inadequate for the purposes of preferential origin).
Yes. You can but you will have to provide LCCI with proof of Export (i.e. copy of Bill of Lading, Export declaration etc).