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EUR1 certificate

By Richard Coster

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Quick answer

The EUR.1 movement certificate proves preferential origin under a free trade agreement, allowing the importer to pay reduced or no customs duty. In Sweden it is issued by Swedish Customs or a chamber of commerce. It is only valid for countries whose agreements allow movement certificates, and the United Kingdom is not one of them.

An EUR1 certificate, or EUR.1 movement certificate, is proof of preferential origin for goods under a free trade agreement.

With the certificate, the duty in the importing country can be reduced or removed, because it proves that the goods have preferential origin.

Who issues the certificate

In Sweden, EUR.1 is issued by Swedish Customs or a chamber of commerce. You apply as the exporter. The form consists of two sheets: a certificate and an application.

Attach an invoice or another document showing that the goods will be exported to the free trade partner, and be able to produce documents proving their origin. You can visit your nearest customs clearance office to have the certificate stamped or post it for stamping.

How to complete the certificate

Completing the EUR.1 movement certificate correctly is essential for the goods to receive the correct customs treatment. Here is a guide to each box.

Box 1: The exporter’s full name and address.
Box 2: On the upper line, enter “Europeiska gemenskapen” or “The European Community”. For countries accepting “European Union”, you may use that instead. Formally, “European Community” is used for agreements negotiated before 2011. On the lower line, enter the name of the country with which the EU concluded the agreement.
Box 3: Optional. If completed, enter the consignee’s full name and address.
Box 4: The product’s country of origin. For EU-origin products, enter “European Union”. For goods originating in the EEA and exported to Norway, Liechtenstein or Iceland, use “EEA”.
Box 5: The name of the destination country.
Box 6: Transport details. Optional.
Box 7: Remarks. Enter notes required by the rules, for example on duplicates and certificates issued retrospectively.
Box 8: Package marks, numbers, quantity and type, with an accurate description of the goods. Number items consecutively and include only goods with originating status. For exports to Mexico and Chile, also enter the first four digits of the commodity code for each type of goods.
Box 9: Gross weight or another quantity for the goods.
Box 10: Invoice number. Normally optional. If box 8 refers to an attached invoice, you must enter its number here.
Box 11: The issuing authority’s stamp and signature, meaning Swedish Customs or the chamber of commerce.
Box 12: The exporter’s declaration, including place, date and signature.

Two details that can lead to rejection

Cross out unused space. If you do not use all of box 8, draw a horizontal line immediately below the last line of text and cross out the remaining blank space in boxes 8, 9 and 10. Without this line the certificate may be rejected at import.

Use an attachment for numerous goods items. If you have many goods, an attachment, usually the invoice, can replace the description. Enter a summary description in box 8 referring to the attachment, which must be stamped by the issuing authority. If the invoice also includes non-originating goods, clearly identify them.

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Exporting to Serbia? Which proof of origin applies there is covered on our page about exporting to Serbia.

In trade with Türkiye an ATR certificate is used instead for goods in free circulation.

All the documents are collected under customs documents.

When can a declaration of origin replace an EUR.1 certificate?

You can often use a declaration of origin on an invoice or another commercial document instead of EUR.1. If the originating goods in the consignment do not exceed EUR 6,000, this can normally be done without authorisation. Above that amount, approved exporter authorisation is normally required, or the arrangement specified in the relevant agreement.

Are EUR.1 certificates valid for all export destinations?

No. EUR.1 is used only where the country’s free trade agreement allows it. Several newer EU agreements allow only a declaration of origin, never movement certificates. These include the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam and New Zealand. The United Kingdom is particularly important for Swedish exporters because its Trade and Cooperation Agreement does not provide for EUR.1 at all. Always check the country’s page on the Swedish Customs website before applying.

Can an EUR.1 certificate be issued retrospectively?

Yes, in certain cases. An EUR.1 can be issued retrospectively if it was not issued at export because of errors, omissions or special circumstances. Under several EU agreements this is possible within two years of the export date, after the customs authority has checked the information.

How long is an EUR.1 certificate valid?

Validity depends on the agreement governing the trade, but in many cases proof of origin is valid for 10 months from the issue date. The revised PEM Convention extended this from four to ten months, and only the revised Convention applies from 1 January 2026. It is therefore important to use the certificate in time at import.

What is the difference between EUR.1 and A.TR.?

EUR.1 proves preferential origin under a free trade agreement. A.TR. is used in trade with Türkiye for goods in free circulation and does not certify origin. These are two different certificates with different purposes.

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