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Luxembourg EORI Number Validator (ADA — e-Douane / LU)
Validate Luxembourg Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) numbers directly against official customs databases. Verify whether a Luxembourgish LU EORI number is valid and active for import, export, e-Douane customs declarations, Cargolux air cargo operations at Findel Airport, and Bettembourg intermodal logistics.
How Luxembourgish EORI verification works
An Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number is mandatory for any commercial entity engaged in customs operations within the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and across the European Union. In Luxembourg, the competent national authority for assigning and maintaining EORI registrations is the **Administration des douanes et accises (ADA)**. All customs declarations submitted via the electronic **e-Douane** system or NCTS transit require an active EORI number.
For Luxembourgish companies and registered taxable persons, the EORI number is formed by adding the ISO country prefix **LU** followed by the 8-digit national tax identifier (**numéro de matricule fiscal / TVA**), creating an 10-character code such as **LU12345678**. Non-EU companies importing air cargo or freight into Luxembourg must also register for an EORI number with the ADA if Luxembourg is their first port of customs entry into the EU.
VAT number vs. EORI number in Luxembourg
Although both identifiers share the same numerical structure in Luxembourg, an EORI number and a VAT number serve distinct administrative and legal functions:
Luxembourgish VAT Number (TVA):
Used for domestic Value Added Tax reporting and intra-Community EU trade validated via the VIES database. It does not automatically permit customs clearance operations.
Luxembourgish EORI Number:
Exclusively used as a customs identifier for import/export filings in e-Douane, air freight handling at Luxembourg Findel Airport, rail-road intermodal transfers at Bettembourg, and international transit under NCTS P5.
Holding an active Luxembourgish VAT number does not automatically mean your company has customs clearance authorization. Businesses must verify that their EORI status is activated with the Administration des douanes et accises and synchronized with the central EU EOS database.
European air freight hub & intermodal logistics
Despite its compact geography, Luxembourg is a global logistics powerhouse. **Luxembourg Findel Airport (LUX)** serves as the primary European operating base for **Cargolux**, ranking among Europe's busiest dedicated air freight terminals. Additionally, the **Bettembourg-Dudelange Intermodal Terminal** connects major European rail corridors linking the North Sea, Mediterranean, and Central Europe. Real-time EORI validation ensures seamless freight dispatch, avoiding costly ground handling delays and airport cargo hold-ups.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luxembourgish EORI Numbers
What is the format of a Luxembourgish EORI number?
A Luxembourgish EORI number starts with the country prefix **LU** followed by exactly 8 digits (e.g. **LU12345678**). It matches the company's national VAT identification number.
How can I register for an EORI number in Luxembourg?
Businesses established in Luxembourg can register for an EORI number with the **Administration des douanes et accises (ADA)** online via the official Guichet.lu portal or by submitting the dedicated registration form directly to the customs administration.
Why does a Luxembourgish EORI check show valid but hide the company name?
Under EU GDPR and customs data privacy guidelines, companies have the option to withhold publication of their registered commercial name and address from the public EOS registry. A result of "Valid" confirms the operator's customs eligibility even when private details are masked.
Can a Luxembourgish EORI number be used in other EU Member States?
Yes. Once granted by the Administration des douanes et accises and recorded in the European Commission Central EOS database, a Luxembourgish EORI number is valid for customs operations in all 27 EU Member States.