What is BTI EU?
What is BTI? BTI decisions are classification decisions issued by the customs administrations in the various Member States. They are legally binding throughout the European Union (EU).
How do I find my BTI?
If you want to apply for a BTI decision you have to use the Trader Portal. You can either use the EU Customs Trader Portal, or the national trader portal if one is available. Member states that host a national BTI system offer a national trader portal.
What is a BTI reference?
Binding Tariff Information, BTI, is a written decision on the commodity code for a specific product. You can use the BTI when you import or export goods to or from all EU Member States. This ensures a uniform tariff classification of your goods.
What does BTI stand for in customs?
A Binding Tariff Information (BTI) decision is a written tariff classification of your goods. It’s not a legal requirement, but it provides assurance that your goods have the correct commodity code etc.
How do I apply for BTI?
How to apply for Binding Tariff Information (BTI)
- A Revenue Online Service (ROS) Digital Certificate to access the EU Trader Portal.
- Be registered for Customs and Excise on ROS.
- An Economic Operator Registration and Identifier (EORI) Number.
- A full description of your product.
What is the purpose of binding tariff?
Commitment not to increase a rate of duty beyond an agreed level. Once a rate of duty is bound, it may not be raised without compensating the affected parties.
How long is a BTI valid for?
for 3 years
A BTI decision is generally valid for 3 years. Although BTI decisions can’t be amended, under certain circumstances, they may: be annulled.
When can RGR be claimed?
RGR is available to declarants that can provide documentary evidence that the goods: were originally Union goods that were exported from the customs territory of the Union and returned to Union territory within a period of three years. This period may be extended under special circumstances.
What is a CPC code?
The customs procedure codes ( CPCs ) identify the customs and/or excise regimes which goods are being entered into and removed from (where this applies).
Can you get a refund on customs charges?
In certain circumstances, it may be possible to receive a refund of customs duties paid, provided the goods you bought have been returned to the seller. You cannot claim a refund until after payment of the customs charges.
What is my CPC number?
Put simply, a CPC code (Customs Procedure Code) is your reason for import or export, expressed as either a seven digit number or a six digit number and one letter.
Where can I find procedure codes?
A source of both diagnosis and procedure code information is a codebook. They are available for purchase or may be available at an academic or medical library. Several different publishers offer codebooks and they publish versions of various level of detail and guidance, such as Standard, Professional, and Expert.
Do you have to pay customs from EU to UK?
You’ll be charged Customs Duty on all goods sent from outside the UK (or the UK and the EU if you’re in Northern Ireland) if they’re either: excise goods.
What happens if I dont pay customs?
What happens if I don’t pay the customs charge by the “pay by date”? If the customs charge is not paid by the “pay by date” the item will be returned to the sender.
How do I get a copy of my CPC certificate?
Yes, if you do call 800-626-2633, they will send you a replacement and they charge $14.95.
What is the BTI database?
BTI will be void if it is based on inaccurate or incomplete data from the applicant. This database contains classification decisions issued by EU countries. It provides details on the composition of goods (excluding any confidential information) and the justifications for the classifications. It may be accessed at BTI database.
Why do I need a BTI decision?
the EU’s Binding Tariff Information ( BTI) system can identify the right tariff classification for the goods you intend to import. It will thus allow you to understand what customs duty applies to your good, and whether you need an import certificate. Having a BTI decision gives you legal certainty about this tariff classification.
How many BTI decisions are there on the ebti database?
Since 1991 there has been steady growth in the numbers of BTI decisions issued annually so that at the end of 2018 there are more 250 000 valid BTI decisions stored on the EBTI database. BTI decisions are issued by the customs authorities of the Member States and are valid throughout the customs territory of the EU.
Where can I find all BTIS issued by the national customs authorities?
All BTIs issued by the national customs authorities are held in the European Binding Tariff Information database. The rules on Binding Tariff Information can be found in: Articles 22-37 of the Regulation (EU) No. 952/2013 (establishing the Community Customs Code ). These rules are further…