Apply for a Binding Origin Information decision

How to use the service

To apply, you must: have an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number that starts XI be intending to import into or export from Northern Ireland be established in Northern Ireland and intend to import into or export from any EU country If you need a decision on goods imported into or exported from Great Britain you should ask for an Advance Origin Ruling . HMRC will consult the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) about applications for non-preferential decisions. An application for a BOI should only be made in respect of an actual import or export transaction. As long as you have a valid interest in the origin of goods to be imported or exported you can apply for a BOI . However if you nominate an individual as the holder, that individual is the only person who is able to use the BOI . We do not charge for a BOI decision, but you may have to pay any costs we incur in analysing samples, taking expert advice or returning samples to you. You cannot use a BOI decision for goods that have already been imported or exported.