Case 87/75 Conceria Daniele Bresciani v Amministrazione Italiana delle Finanze [1976]
Facts
- Italy imposed an ‘inspection fee’ on imports of cow hides
Issue
- Was this fee contrary to the EU common customs policy (now Art 28 TFEU)?
Decision
- Yes, invalid law
Reasoning
- The inspection fee acted like a tax, treating domestic and imported products differently
