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Find published EU Binding Tariff Information decisions and compare goods descriptions, tariff codes, issuing countries, dates and status. Use relevant eBTI decisions as classification references.

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How to use the tool

Prepare the right details, review the result carefully, and use the full solution when the decision requires deeper analysis or a documented workflow.

What to prepare

HS code or a precise product keyword
Country filter and validity period
Whether expired decisions should be included

How to use the tool

Search by HS code or keyword.
Refine the result by country and validity.
Review matching decisions as classification references.

What the result contains

Decision reference, country, and issue date
Validity, goods description, and tariff code
Current decision status

How to verify and use the result

A published BTI decision is a useful reference, but it is legally binding only for its holder and the goods covered by that decision.

When to use the full solution

Use BTI Management to organize decisions, monitor validity, collaborate on cases, and connect precedents to classification workflows.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Binding Tariff Information decision?

A BTI decision is issued by an EU customs authority and gives its holder a binding tariff classification for the goods described in that decision.

Is another company's published BTI binding for my goods?

No. A published decision can support classification research, but its binding effect applies to its holder and the goods covered by that decision.

How long is an EU BTI decision valid?

An EU BTI decision is generally valid for three years, but it can cease to be valid earlier when legislation, nomenclature or other legal conditions change.

Can I search expired BTI decisions?

Expired decisions can provide historical context. Check their status, legal basis and current tariff nomenclature before using them as classification references.

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How to search and use BTI decisions

Search by HS code or precise product term, refine the results and compare the goods description and classification reasoning. Verify validity and current tariff context before relying on a reference.

Official BTI Database

Search through thousands of official EU Binding Tariff Information decisions

EU-Wide Coverage

Access BTI rulings from all EU member states in one place

Published Reference Decisions

Compare product characteristics and classification reasoning in published decisions

Historical Records

Review older decisions for historical context and verify whether their legal basis still applies

Understanding BTI

What is Binding Tariff Information?

A Binding Tariff Information (BTI) decision is issued by an EU customs authority and gives its holder a binding tariff classification for the goods described in that decision.

A BTI decision is generally valid for three years throughout the EU, although it can cease to be valid earlier. Published decisions from other holders remain research references only.

Legally Binding
A BTI decision is generally valid for three years and binds EU customs authorities and its holder for the goods covered
Classification Certainty
A holder can rely on the decision for the goods and circumstances it covers
Reference Value
Published decisions can support research, but another holder's decision is not binding for your goods
Dispute Resolution
Relevant decisions can support research but do not replace your own BTI decision or expert review