# EU EORI Number Validator (Official EC Service) (`vigilant_jasmine/eu-eori-number-validator`) Actor Bulk-validate EU EORI customs numbers against the official European Commission EOS service. Returns validity, issuing country and the published trader name and address when consent was given. Free customs compliance and KYB tool. - **URL**: https://apify.com/vigilant\_jasmine/eu-eori-number-validator.md - **Developed by:** [DEV DEV](https://apify.com/vigilant_jasmine) (community) - **Categories:** Business, Automation - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## EU EORI Number Validator (Official European Commission Service) ### What it does This Actor **bulk-validates EORI numbers** (*Economic Operators Registration and Identification*) against the **official European Commission EOS validation service** (DG TAXUD) — the same service behind the EC's public EORI checker. Any business importing into or exporting out of the EU needs a valid EORI, and customs declarations are rejected when the number is wrong. Feed the Actor a list of numbers and it returns, for each one, whether it is **valid**, the issuing country, and the trader's **name and address** when that trader has consented to publication. This is the customs counterpart to VAT validation: use it for **customs compliance**, KYB onboarding, supplier and freight-forwarder verification, and cleaning EORI fields in an ERP or CRM. ### Input | Field | Type | Required | Description | |---|---|---|---| | `eoriNumbers` | array of strings | yes | One EORI per entry (e.g. `BE0403199702`). Spaces, dots and dashes are stripped automatically. | ### Output One dataset item per number. Every item carries a `status` field: `found` (valid EORI), `not_found` (unknown/invalid number) or `error` (bad format or service failure). ```json { "query": "BE0403199702", "eori": "BE0403199702", "status": "found", "isValid": true, "statusCode": "0", "statusDescription": "Valid", "errorReason": null, "countryCode": "BE", "requestDate": "15/07/2026", "traderName": null, "traderAddress": null, "traderPostalCode": null, "traderCity": null, "traderCountry": null, "consentGiven": false, "source": "European Commission - DG TAXUD - EOS EORI validation service" } ```` ### Use cases - **Customs compliance**: check every EORI on a shipment file before submitting declarations, avoiding rejected entries. - **KYB / onboarding**: verify that a new EU supplier or client is a registered economic operator. - **ERP / CRM hygiene**: bulk-revalidate stored EORI numbers and flag the ones that have lapsed. - **Freight & logistics**: validate consignor and consignee identifiers in bulk before customs filing. ### Limitations & fair use - `traderName` / `traderAddress` are returned **only when the economic operator has consented** to publication; otherwise they are `null` and `consentGiven` is `false`. This is a restriction of the EU service, not of this Actor — a number can be perfectly valid with no name attached. - The service validates existence and registration status; it does not confirm that the trader is authorised for a specific customs procedure. - Since Brexit, `GB` numbers are **not** in the EU EORI database — validate those with the UK HMRC service instead. - The Actor waits ~300 ms between calls to stay polite towards the EC service. Please keep batches reasonable. - Source: European Commission, DG TAXUD — EOS EORI validation web service (public). ### Pricing This Actor is **free**. You only pay your own Apify platform consumption (compute units), typically a fraction of a cent per run. ### More actors by this developer Reliable tools built on official French & EU open-data APIs — company data, compliance checks and B2B enrichment, including an **EU VAT number validator (VIES)**: **[see all actors by vigilant\_jasmine](https://apify.com/vigilant_jasmine)**. # Actor input Schema ## `eoriNumbers` (type: `array`): One EORI number per line, e.g. BE0403199702. Spaces, dots and dashes are ignored. Each number must start with a 2-letter country code. ## Actor input object example ```json { "eoriNumbers": [ "BE0403199702", "NL810462783" ] } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "eoriNumbers": [ "BE0403199702", "IE6388047V", "DE123456789" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("vigilant_jasmine/eu-eori-number-validator").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "eoriNumbers": [ "BE0403199702", "IE6388047V", "DE123456789", ] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("vigilant_jasmine/eu-eori-number-validator").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "eoriNumbers": [ "BE0403199702", "IE6388047V", "DE123456789" ] }' | apify call vigilant_jasmine/eu-eori-number-validator --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=vigilant_jasmine/eu-eori-number-validator", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "EU EORI Number Validator (Official EC Service)", "description": "Bulk-validate EU EORI customs numbers against the official European Commission EOS service. Returns validity, issuing country and the published trader name and address when consent was given. Free customs compliance and KYB tool.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "rV9gnQbIUYaV19TKo" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/vigilant_jasmine~eu-eori-number-validator/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-vigilant_jasmine-eu-eori-number-validator", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/vigilant_jasmine~eu-eori-number-validator/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-vigilant_jasmine-eu-eori-number-validator", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/vigilant_jasmine~eu-eori-number-validator/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-vigilant_jasmine-eu-eori-number-validator", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "eoriNumbers" ], "properties": { "eoriNumbers": { "title": "EORI numbers", "type": "array", "description": "One EORI number per line, e.g. BE0403199702. Spaces, dots and dashes are ignored. Each number must start with a 2-letter country code.", "items": { "type": "string" } } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```