BTI / Binding Tariff Information
Category: Customs
Also searched as: Binding Tariff Information
Definition (plain English)
An official classification decision that can bind customs authorities and the holder for a defined product and period.
Why it matters commercially
BTI can reduce classification uncertainty before large imports, but only for the product facts and holder covered by the decision.
Example
An EU importer requested BTI before committing to a private-label launch where duty rate determined margin.
Common mistake
Relying on another company previous classification decision without checking product identity, holder, validity, and jurisdiction.
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