- The case concerns the customs classification of Medical Body Suits for veterinary use imported from China.
- The importer (eiseres) declared the goods under a code with 0% customs duty, but the customs authority (verweerder) issued a payment demand for €5,666.
- The importer objected, but the objection was rejected, leading to an appeal in court.
- The court hearing took place on May 30, 2023, in Haarlem, with both parties represented.
- The dispute centers on the correct classification of the product in the Combined Nomenclature for customs purposes.
Source: uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl
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