- The Commission sent a reasoned opinion to Portugal for not complying with EU excise duty rules on wine.
- EU rules allow a zero-excise duty on wine.
- Stronger wines with 15 to 18 percent alcohol can have zero duty only if the strength is natural.
- If alcohol strength is increased artificially, a higher duty must be charged.
- Portuguese law does not include this condition, allowing incorrect zero-rate benefits.
Source: taxathand.com
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