- The CJ delivered a judgment on the verification of proofs of origin related to EUR.1 movement certificates.
- The case involved C/C Vámügynöki Kft. and the rejection of proof of origin without following a specific procedure.
- C/C requested the release of mandarins from Kosovo, originating in Turkey, with EUR.1 certificates from Kosovo.
- Hungarian customs found the goods ineligible for preferential tariff treatment and levied customs duties.
- C/C argued the certificates were issued under administrative cooperation and should not have to pay duties.
- Hungarian authorities claimed the certificates were issued in error and verification was unnecessary.
- The CJ ruled that if goods are ineligible for preferential treatment, verification is not required.
Source: loyensloeff.com
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