- Extinction of customs obligation does not apply to VAT in case of confiscation
- Extinction applies to excise duties
- Customs Agency issued circular n. 13 with operational clarifications on seized and confiscated vehicles
- Seizure and confiscation extinguish customs obligation according to EU Customs Code
- Doubts raised on applying extinction to excise duties and VAT
- Recent EU Court ruling distinguishes between extinction of customs obligation and extinction related to excise duties and VAT
- Clear distinction between customs clearance and actual consumption of goods
- Consumption occurs when goods are introduced into national economic circuit
Source: eutekne.info
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