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Directive (EU) 2020/1151COM(2018)334

Structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages

Stage
In force, reached 5 Aug 2020
In force
In force since 25 Aug 2020 · CELEX 32020L1151
Transposition deadline
31 Dec 2021
Lead DG
DG TAXUD
Last activity
5 Aug 2020
3 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 5 Aug 2020.

  1. 30 Mar 2017
    • Inception impact assessment closed: Structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages, 6 responses · Commission
  2. 20 Jul 2018
    • Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages, 5 responses · Commission
  3. 5 Aug 2020
    • Published in the Official Journal
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This regulation revises EU-wide structures for excise duties on alcohol, updating definitions, classifications, and minimum rates for spirits, wine, and beer. It directly affects producers, importers, and distributors in the alcoholic beverages sector. The file is currently in force.

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