A-G advises on preliminary question regarding defense principle in Customs case

• A-G advises on a preliminary question regarding the defense principle in a customs case.
• The case involves a dispute over the origin of certain goods and the imposition of customs duties.
• The lower court ruled in favor of the taxpayer, finding that the goods had a preferential origin and no duties were owed.
• The higher court disagreed and found that the goods were of Chinese origin, leading to the imposition of duties.
• The case is now before the Supreme Court, with the A-G recommending that one of the arguments raised by the taxpayer be referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union for a preliminary ruling.
• The A-G also recommends that the other arguments raised by both parties be rejected.
• The case has been ongoing since 2012 and has implications for the application of the defense principle in customs cases.

Source: nlfiscaal.nl

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