EUR1 and A.TR.
These arrangements are not in place with every country - the destination country has to be a signatory to a preferential trade agreement. The most common documents used are EUR1 and A.TR. certificates:
EUR1
An EUR1 is a movement certificate which, as an exporter, can help your customers in some countries to import your goods more cheaply under ‘Preference'.
In order to qualify for Preference using this type of certificate, the Exporter must satisfy the rules of origin for goods to be shipped. The rules are outlined in HM Revenue & Customs Notice 828 (most Preference countries), 829 (Syria), 832 (Mexico) in addition to Notice 827 for General Preference Rules. Please see the documents section.
Chambers are authorised to authenticate EUR1s on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs. We hold blank stocks of EUR1 forms for your convenience. For completion of the EUR1 please see Notice 827, section 10.
These rules are reciprocal, meaning they will also apply to goods being imported into the EC under Preference.
Electronic Version of EUR1
Some countries accept the electronic version, which can be accessed by using the e-Cert system. Please note however that not all overseas Customs accept this version and advice must be sought before proceeding. Please contact your local Chamber Export Documentation Advisor.
A.TR.
This Certificate is used to apply the Preference rules for trading with Turkey. The rules set out in HMRC Notice 812 (see documents section) must be satisfied in order to qualify for tariff preferential treatment.
Chambers are authorised to authenticate A.TR.s on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs. We hold blank stocks of A.TR. forms for your convenience. For completion of the A.TR. please see Notice 812, section 8.
Please note that only certain goods are covered by this agreement. Goods entitled to preferential treatment cover the following:
Industrial Products, goods in Free Circulation, agricultural products, coal and steel products. For detailed information please refer to Notice 812 section 2.
