Customs duties and other taxes and duties collected on imports
Information about Rights & Duties
Customs duties and other taxes and duties collected on imports
The following products are known as excise goods:
- Alcohol/alcoholic drinks
- Energy products and electricity
- Tobacco products
Excise duties must be paid on them when they are produced or traded. The EU sets the minimum amount of excise duties payable for each of the products and EU countries may impose other taxes as well.
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Last update or date of publication
09.09.2020