Package Tax: First Actions Brought

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Five days after its entry into force, the trade association took the next step "in the fight against the unspeakable national parcel tax" and filed an internal market complaint with the European Commission.

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Handelsverband filed a complaint with the EU Commission, and Zalando was the first trader to appeal to the Constitutional Court.

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For months, the trade association has weathered the Austrian parcel tax – without success. It has been valid for a few days. Therefore, HV CEO Rainer Will is now addressing the EU Commission. AUSTRIA. "We are angry without end", says the head of the trade association Rainer Will. On 1 October, the domestic parcel tax came into force. 2.40 euros have since been paid per online order. Unlike the EU-wide flat rate duty, with which the parcel flood …

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The trade association is bringing an internal market complaint to the EU Commission because of the Austrian parcel tax. It sees violations of EU rules and warns against burdens for domestic traders and consumers.

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Domestic mail orderers defend themselves against the new tax and see it as a violation of EU law. Fashion dealer Zalando has brought a lawsuit in Vienna.