Canarian customs duty abolished on items under €150 from tomorrow

[Janet]

There is a Facebook group specifically for anyone who would like more information on the new regulations which come into force today and which abolish import (customs) duty on items of under €150.

These new regulations are in place because of budget provisions and have the force of law. It's not a case of "will they be applied". They "must" be applied in the same way that you cannot be fined by Tráfico for a motoring offence that you haven't committed. Anyone who is so fined - or charged on an import - can appeal.

This Facebook group is a serious one, and deals also with import "charges" by delivery companies and couriers, a separate issue of course to customs duty.

The group is "Debate: Simplificar el trámite de Aduanas Canarias para particulares". Unfortunately it seems to be in Spanish only but for all those who can read Spanish it is the place to go for information. The link is HERE.

HERE too is confirmation from the Canarian Government of the measure in case anyone meets blank denial from delivery firms.