Question 1

What is a CN code and what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

A CN code (Combined Nomenclature) is an 8-digit number identifying goods in the EU customs tariff. It is used to determine customs duty rates, import VAT and non-tariff requirements for importing and exporting goods in EU foreign trade.

Question 2

How does intelligent customs code search work on Celna24?

Accepted Answer

The system uses vector search across a database of over 150,000 BTI (Binding Tariff Information) rulings issued by EU member state customs authorities. It then applies the General Interpretive Rules (GIR) and an advanced language model that analyzes product characteristics to suggest the most likely CN code with justification.

Question 3

Does the intelligent tariff classification result have legal force?

Accepted Answer

No. The search result is an auxiliary tool and does not constitute a binding administrative decision. Only a Binding Tariff Information (BTI) issued by a customs authority has legal force. For classification certainty, we recommend filing a BTI application with your national customs administration.

Question 4

What is BTI (Binding Tariff Information)?

Accepted Answer

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official administrative decision issued by a customs authority of an EU member state confirming the tariff classification of a specific product. It is binding for 3 years and valid across all EU countries. Applications are submitted through the European Commission's EBTI-3 system.

Question 5

What languages does the CN code search support?

Accepted Answer

The search engine supports queries in Polish, English and German. The system normalizes queries and matches them to product descriptions in the BTI database across all EU languages.

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