# customs tariff check

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Customs authorities conduct a customs tariff check when verifying the commodity code — HS code or Combined Nomenclature (CN) — assigned to goods and the resulting duty rate.

Customs authorities conduct a customs tariff check when verifying the commodity code — HS code or Combined Nomenclature (CN) — assigned to goods and the resulting duty rate. The check covers the accuracy of the goods description, certificates of origin, preference claims under trade agreements, and any applicable exemptions or reductions. A misclassification identified during the check can trigger additional duty assessments and penalties. Importers uncertain about the correct classification may apply in advance for a Binding Tariff Information (BTI), which provides legal certainty for subsequent shipments. The customs tariff check applies both to routine bulk consignments and to individual cases flagged for unusual or ambiguous product descriptions.

**Source:** [https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/calculation-customs-duties/customs-tariff_en](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/calculation-customs-duties/customs-tariff_en)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | customs tariff check |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 108 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/calculation-customs-duties/customs-tariff_en |

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