Overview of the latest EU communication on tariff classification

Ingrida Sakalienė
Ingrida Sakalienė
Tariff classification specialist, Lithuania
Published 06 Jun 2024
Overview of the latest EU communication on tariff classification
Photograph from classification opinion 4014.90/2
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The EU communication on tariff classification is of interest to anyone using or considering using Binding Tariff Information (BTI) decisions, as well as anyone interested in the correct classification of goods. Let's take a look at some of the international measures published in the latest communication that concern the classification of smartwatches, robots, food supplements, dental products, festive articles, parts and accessories and a conservatory (garden room).

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