Excise Duties Collection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017

Thursday, 13 July 2017

Questions (192)

Michael McGrath

Question:

192. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the current rate of duty applicable to car imports from Japan; the way this will change following the EU Japanese trade deal; the impact of the deal for EU consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34261/17]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

Issues around the EU Japanese trade deal are a matter for the Minister for Jobs Enterprise and Innovation in the first instance. 

In relation to customs duty, the current rate of duty on motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of up to 9 persons (cars) from Japan is 10%.