Customs officials halted outdated fire trucks on the BAB 5 highway, according to the report.
In a recent development, a 35-year-old red fire truck vintage, purchased in Switzerland for approximately 6,380 euros, was found to have been transported to Spain without declaring it at a border customs office. This incident occurred on the A5 motorway in July.
The driver of the vehicle, who is currently under investigation, is reported to be Spanish. The driver paid a security deposit of 400 euros to secure the import duties, potentially saving around 450 euros in potential duties.
The Main Customs Office Lörrach, located in Germany, is responsible for handling this case. The head of the office is Matthias Heuser. For further questions or information, you can contact Maya Jehle, the contact person at the Main Customs Office Lörrach. Maya can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 07621 941-1210.
It's worth noting that the import VAT was reduced due to the vintage fire truck being an original and no longer produced. As a result, the import VAT was at a reduced rate of 7%.
The official website of the Main Customs Office Lörrach is www.zoll.de, where you can find more information about their services and regulations.
The Main Customs Office Lörrach encourages all individuals and businesses to declare their imports at a border customs office to avoid any potential penalties and complications.
This news was originally transmitted by the Main Customs Office Lörrach and can also be found on news aktuell.
