Customs in Osnabrück secures 345 liters of tobacco substitute-69,000 euros in tax damage!

Customs in Osnabrück secures 345 liters of tobacco substitute-69,000 euros in tax damage!

Rastplatz Waldseite Süd, 49134 Osnabrück, Deutschland - Osnabrück (ots)

The customs officers of the main customs office in Osnabrück made a remarkable finding on October 9, 2024. At a vehicle control on the Autobahn 30, they managed to confiscate a total of 345 liters of substitutes from tobacco. The estimated tax damage from it is around 69,000 euros.

The control took place when a Polish car who was traveling from the Netherlands to the Berlin area was stopped at a rest area on the Autobahn 30. In an in -depth examination of the vehicle, the customs officers discovered the large amount of substitutes. The driver was not in possession of the necessary permits that are necessary for the transport of these goods by Germany.

changes in tobacco tax regulations

It is important to mention that since July 1, 2022 for nicotine-containing substances that are used in e-cigarettes, tobacco tax applies. This regulation requires that a maximum amount of one liter per person must not be exceeded when transporting such products. In the case of the confiscated material, it was clarified that a commercial trade can be assumed, since the amount significantly exceeds the permissible set of direction.

The products that are classified here as substitutes for tobacco products are designed to produce consumable aerosols or vapors that are used in devices such as e-cigarettes. In Germany, such products are also subject to tobacco tax, which underlines the seriousness of the situation.

These recent developments and the increase in such cases are not only a memory of the strict customs regulations, but also a signal for the increased efforts of the authorities to enforce the legal framework and to combat illegal trade in tobacco substitutes. These controls reflect the ongoing challenges with which the authorities are faced with the international tobacco smuggling, especially in a constantly changing market.

For a detailed consideration of the current regulations and the procedures for tobacco tax, it is advisable to consult the corresponding information about the legal provisions. These incidents clearly show how important it is to adhere to the legal requirements in order to advance legal consequences. " As mentioned in a current report by www.presseportal.de remains to be seen how the situation is developed.