European Commission takes Portugal to court over excise red tape

Published: 3-Mar-2008

The European Commission is taking Portugal to the European Court of Justice alleging illegally excess red tape regarding the export of excisable goods, including perfumes. Lisbon insists that an administrative document is sent to foreign EU customs officials administering imports of these goods six working hours before their release by exporting Portuguese warehouses.

The European Commission is taking Portugal to the European Court of Justice alleging illegally excess red tape regarding the export of excisable goods, including perfumes. Lisbon insists that an administrative document is sent to foreign EU customs officials administering imports of these goods six working hours before their release by exporting Portuguese warehouses.

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