European Boating Industry

Please find attached the feedback of European Boating Industry (EBI) to the consultation on the VAT package for travel and tourism. EBI represents the recreational boating industry in Europe. It encompasses all related sectors, such as boatbuilding, equipment manufacturing, marinas and service providers. The industry is a significant contributor to the European economy, representing 32,000 companies, predominantly SMEs that employ over 280,000 people directly. The mission of EBI is to advance and represent a sustainable boating and nautical tourism industry #MadeInEurope.

When crossing the external frontier of the customs territory of the Union, recreational boats must comply with the requirements of the Union Customs Code (UCC). However recreational boats may cross the external frontier of the customs territory of the Union numerous times over the 50 or more year period that they may be in use for. This results in a lack of documentary evidence to verify that the boat has the customs status of Union goods if customs authorities deem it necessary and carry out controls. The need for documentary evidence of Union status has become greater since Brexit and EU citizens are struggling to produce the necessary documentation, often because the sole act of crossing…

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EU Directive on Recreational Craft 2013/53/EU, EU Directive on Personal Protective Equipment, Health and Safety legislation, Blue Economy, Tourism policy, Professional qualifications, Environment & Decarbonisation, Access to Finance, Taxonomy, Circular Economy, International trade, VAT, Research & Innovation

EBI launches EUDR guidance as first publication of new Regulatory Compass by European Boating Industry 3 Sep 10:41 BSTEuropean Boating Industry (EBI) launches dedicated guidance on the EU…