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BTN (Brussels Tariff Nomenclature)

The Brussels Tariff Nomenclature (BTN) is a standardized system of classification for imported goods, it is used in the specification of tariffs and statistics for the goods.

What is BTN (Brussels Tariff Nomenclature)?

The Brussels Tariff Nomenclature (BTN) refers to a classification system for imported goods that was used internationally before 1976. BTN is a standardized system of classification for imported goods, it is used in the specification of tariffs and statistics for the goods. The old Customs Co-operation Council Nomenclature for the classification of goods. This has now been replaced by the Harmonised System.