Definitions #
An EU online system that lets exporters self-certify the origin of goods for preferential customs duty claims under certain trade agreements.
Technical The European Commission's Registered Exporter database enabling economic operators to issue statements on origin without a certificate of origin, under the Generalized Scheme of Preferences and other trade arrangements.
Example The exporter registered in the REX System issued a statement on origin for the EU import declaration.
Etymology #
Acronym for Registered Exporter System; 'REX' is used officially by the EU, with no historical root beyond its abbreviation.
Collocations #
- REX number REX注册号（在系统内分配的出口商标识号）
- statement on origin 原产地声明（REX系统下替代原产地证书的凭证）
- REX registration REX注册（出口商在欧盟系统内的登记过程）
- GSP beneficiary country 普惠制受惠国（适用REX系统的国家）
Real Business Examples #
- The exporter registered in the REX System issued a statement on origin for the EU import declaration.
- Under the GSP, a valid REX number is required on the invoice for customs verification.
Register & Variants #
- Register: formal
- BrE/AmE: 全球通用，主要在欧盟贸易语境
Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: REX, Registered Exporter System
Common Errors #
- 把 REX 系统当成必须申请证书的系统，或误以为所有出口商都需注册 REX 是自我认证系统，只有相关贸易协定（如 GSP）要求时才需注册并发出声明；并非所有出口商都强制
- 把 REX number 与 EORI number 混用 EORI 是欧盟海关申报的识别号，REX 是原产地认证的注册号，两者不同且不能互换
Confusable Terms #
- Certificate of Origin vs REX System
- 原产地证书由官方机构签发，而 REX 系统采用出口商自我声明
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs to register in the REX System??
适用 GSP 或其他 EU 贸易安排的出口商，通常当货物价值超过一定阈值或对方要求时才必须注册
Can REX replace a certificate of origin??
是的，在适用的贸易协定下，REX 声明的法律效力等同于原产地证书
Where is the REX number shown??
一般显示在发票或原产地声明上，格式为 'REX' 加国家代码加注册号
Published: 2026-09-24 Category: Customs & Clearance