- The European Court of Justice (ECJ) confirmed a customs fine in a Hungarian case.
- The fine corresponds to 50% of the shortfall in customs duties.
- The ECJ held that this fine is in accordance with the principle of proportionality.
- The case involved inaccurate indication of the country of origin, resulting in a shortfall in customs duties.
- The Budapest High Court referred the question of proportionality to the ECJ.
- The ECJ ruled that the 50% fine is justified and effective in deterring non-compliance.
- The penalty is considered proportionate to the objectives of EU customs legislation.
Source: blogs.pwc.de
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