Classification is a legal decision · Eight digits plus EU measures
TARIC and the EU Combined Nomenclature
The EU uses an eight-digit Combined Nomenclature and a ten-digit TARIC layer for measures such as anti-dumping and quotas.
Key facts
| Combined Nomenclature | Eight-digit EU classification |
|---|---|
| TARIC | Ten-digit integration tariff with EU measures |
| Measures | Anti-dumping, countervailing, quotas, suspensions, import controls |
| Maintainer | European Commission, with national customs administrations |
| Binding information | BTI decisions give legal certainty for a described product |
| Declarations | Filed through national customs systems under the Union Customs Code |
| Official source | EU TARIC and Access2Markets |
The eight-digit code is not the whole story
A product can have the same eight-digit code in two EU member states and still face different operational requirements because of national permits or controls. The TARIC measure and the national rule both matter.
Check the measure's effective date. An anti-dumping duty can start or change mid-year, and the entry date determines which rate applies.
BTI is worth it for repeated imports
A Binding Tariff Information decision tells you the classification for a specific product and is valid across the EU for a period. It reduces the risk of a member state taking a different view.
Describe the product precisely in the application. A vague description produces a ruling that does not cover the actual goods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between CN and TARIC?
The CN is the eight-digit EU classification. TARIC adds two digits and carries EU measures such as anti-dumping duties and quotas.
Does a BTI apply in every EU country?
A valid BTI is binding on customs authorities across the EU for the product and facts described in the decision.
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