An introduction to Binding Origin Information

Mette Werdelin Azzam
Mette Werdelin Azzam
Lead Origin Expert, RoO Africa Programme, World Customs Organization, Belgium
Published 20 Apr 2021
An introduction to Binding Origin Information

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If an importer or exporter is unsure about the origin of their goods, or simply wants legal certainty, they can apply for a Binding Origin Information decision (BOI).A BOI, also referred to as an advance ruling on origin, is a written decision on the origin of the good, issued by Customs to a company prior to an importation or exportation. The decision can cover preferential or non-preferential origin.