Summary
The proposal seeks to increase the annual quota of 'traditional' rum eligible for reduced indirect taxes in France's outermost regions. This adjustment aims to support the competitiveness of local producers who have exceeded previous production limits. 10 21.11.2017
Other
economy
taxation
european union
public administration
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
- The proposal aims to adjust the tax treatment for traditional rum produced in specific French outermost regions.
- The annual quota for rum eligible for reduced indirect taxes is proposed to increase from 120,000 to 144,000 hectolitres of pure alcohol.
- The adjustment is necessary because production in these regions has grown and exceeded previous limits.
- This measure seeks to protect local producers from economic harm caused by sudden tax increases on excess production.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision amending Council Decision No 189/2014/EU authorising France to apply a reduced rate of certain indirect taxes on ‘traditional’ rum produced in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion and repealing Decision No 2007/659/EC
Authorising France to apply a reduced rate of certain indirect taxes on ‘traditional’ rum produced in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion *
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