# Binding Origin Information

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> When a company is preparing to ship goods under a preferential trade agreement and is uncertain whether those goods qualify under the applicable rules of origin, it can request Binding Origin Information (BOI) from the competent customs authority.

When a company is preparing to ship goods under a preferential trade agreement and is uncertain whether those goods qualify under the applicable rules of origin, it can request Binding Origin Information (BOI) from the competent customs authority. The BOI is a written, legally binding determination of a product's origin, committing both the issuing authority and any other involved customs administration for the duration of its validity. It is widely used to lock in reduced duty rates under arrangements such as the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) or bilateral free trade agreements, and to provide a solid evidentiary basis during origin audits or controls. BOI is distinct from Binding Tariff Information (BTI), which resolves tariff classification questions – it says nothing about where goods originate.

**Source:** [https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/customs-procedures-import-and-export/customs-procedures/binding-origin-information_en](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/customs-procedures-import-and-export/customs-procedures/binding-origin-information_en)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Binding Origin Information |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 125 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/customs-procedures-import-and-export/customs-procedures/binding-origin-information_en |

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