Customs penalties in the EU

Anthony Buckley
Anthony Buckley
CEO, Anthony Buckley Consulting Ltd., Ireland
Published 17 Dec 2023

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A comparative look at how customs penalties actually work across the EU, prompted by a recent Court of Justice of the European Union ruling on a Hungarian anti-dumping duty avoidance case — essential context for anyone assessing compliance risk in different Member States. Topics covered: UCC Article 42's requirement for...

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