Binding Origin Information

Also called: BOI · Bağlayıcı Menşe Bilgisi

A decision by customs on the origin of specific goods, given on application and binding for a limited period, three years in the EU. It can cover both preferential and non-preferential origin.

In practice

It is useful when origin decides whether anti-dumping duties or high third-country duties apply, and when a supply chain mixes materials from several countries.

Applies to: EUTürkiye

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