| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/00/775 (13.7.00) |
| Publication Date | 13/07/2000 |
| Content Type | News |
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On 13.7.00 the European Commission decided to require EU importers to pay customs duties on goods imported into the Community and covered by some 5000 origin certificates issued by the Bangladesh authorities between 1994 and 1996. The Commission considers that the Bangladeshi origin of the goods in question is not proven, so that they do not qualify for zero customs duties granted to Bangladeshi goods under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). The decision is based on the need to protect against fraud the financial interests of the Community (Common Customs Tariff duties are paid into the Community's budget, making up some 12.4% of total revenue in 2000). |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/00/775&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Trade |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Southern Asia |
