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French government seize non-EU aircraft violating temporary import laws
Paris, France - EU underlined lack of controls to non EU business citizens
French government decided to adopt strictly the current (and relatively recently enacted) EU customs code, which in essence makes any U.S.-registered aircraft entering into an EU country liable to import duty or VAT (similar to sales tax in the U.S.), provided that aircraft is owned by a non-EU entity. This code, permits imported aircraft to enter the EU with no customs documentation and no requirement...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency