Applying for Pi’s and BTO’s

Correct classification in the Customs Tariff is a very important factor in your calculations and pricing. Duty and other charges on imports are based on the European Customs Tariff.

A correct and smart application of the legislation from the CDW (Communautair Customs Code) to classify goods in the Customs Tariff also offer you opportunities to reduce costs considerably. It can be very important in which country you will have your goods produced. Goods from certain origin can be classified under preferential Customs duty. This can be an important reason why you could have to pay less or even no duty. Smart application of origin protocols can be very beneficial for you and can help you to be very competitive.

Goods can be tested for the correct classification before you make the actual import documents with customs or even before you order the planned goods. This is done through Binding Tariff Information, the so called BTI.

Goods that are being sold in the company with a specific aim, could possibly classified by using already existing statements and legislation of bodies as the International Customs Board and the European Committee, the Tariff council and / or qualified Courts.

With invoices and certificates of origin from your supplier abroad, you can also apply for the so called Binding Origin Information (BTO), this way you are not charged with duty that you have not calculated afterwards. Correct planning always starts with the basis.

Our declarants and Customs consultants have the necessary knowledge, experience and skills to apply for the named applications for you in time, so you can buy and sell effectively and cost effective and can fully concentrate on your own core-business.