Binding Tariff Information (BTI)

Binding Tariff Information (BTI) is an EU customs decision on the tariff classification of specified goods for its holder. It helps establish which commodity code applies to a described product.

Published by AllwayforwardUpdated 18 Oct 2026

Understand it in practice

A visual breakdown of Binding Tariff Information (BTI): Detailed product facts, Classification decision and Holder + covered goods. The illustration simplifies the concept; the definition and applicable terms determine the details.

Where it fits in the journey

Highlighted stages are commonly relevant

01Agree — commonly relevant
02Prepare
03Transport
04Clear — commonly relevant
05Deliver

THE PICTURE, IN WORDS

Binding Tariff Information (BTI) at a glance

Detailed product facts
Classification decision
Holder + covered goods

THE DETAIL THAT MATTERS

Does a BTI decision also establish origin or a future duty rate?

A classification decision does not by itself fix the future duty rate or establish the goods' origin.

Product codes do different jobs

Code	Purpose
HS	International goods classification at six digits
National tariff code	Destination-specific tariff detail
ECCN	U.S. export-control classification
SKU	A business’s own inventory identifier

Hand-drawn customs checkpoint and shipping documents illustrating border clearance. — Customs & duties in context · original educational illustration, not a photograph of a shipment.

Before you book

For customs & duties, have these details ready:

Product materials, use and manufacturing origin
The legal importer and appointed representative
Current destination rules and supporting records

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Sources & further reading

European Commission: binding tariff information ↗

Plain-language educational guidance. The applicable contract, carrier tariff, official rules or insurance policy takes precedence. Illustrations show concepts, not a specific shipment or facility.

Published by Allwayforward as a plain-language freight reference. Examples are illustrative, not customer case studies. For a correction, send the term and supporting source.