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Martijn Schippers, Walter de Wit
Journal of World Trade
Volume 57, Issue 2 (2023) pp. 253 – 276
https://doi.org/10.54648/trad2023010
Abstract
In this article the authors discuss the use of databases and statistical values to combat undervaluation of goods imported into the European Union (EU). In recent cases the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has allowed the use of statistical values and databases, seemingly giving customs authorities an unlimited license to reject the transaction value. The question rises if this will effectively lead to a return to the Brussels Valuation Definition.
Keywords
WTO, CJEU, customs valuation, undervaluation, statistical values
Extract
In this article the authors discuss the use of databases and statistical values to combat undervaluation of goods imported into the European Union (EU). In recent cases the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has allowed the use of statistical values and databases, seemingly giving customs authorities an unlimited license to reject the transaction value. The question rises if this will effectively lead to a return to the Brussels Valuation Definition.