A BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is a legally binding written decision from HMRC confirming the commodity code for your goods, valid for three years across the UK.
What does BTI stand for?
BTI stands for Binding Tariff Information. It gives you legal certainty on the classification of a specific product.
Who should apply for a BTI?
Businesses importing high-value, high-volume or genuinely ambiguous products often apply, because the duty difference of a wrong code is material and a BTI removes the doubt.
How it relates to classification
A BTI is the gold standard of classification certainty. You still need to classify correctly to apply for one — and for the thousands of SKUs that don't warrant a BTI, an expert-verified code with an audit trail is the practical equivalent.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Three years, provided the goods and the law remain unchanged.
No — only where the duty difference or risk justifies it. Most SKUs are handled with a documented, expert-verified code.