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Automotive News Europe, September, 2003
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Here are examples of non-tariff trade barriers on the European carmakers' hit list. They range from special taxes on imported cars to tax exemptions for national brands, technical regulations or cumbersome administrative formalities.
* Australia: There is a luxury car tax of 25% on any amount in excess of $AUS 57,000 paid for a new car. A full 97% of cars affected by the tax are imported. There is no similar tax on other luxury goods.
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