JUDGMENT OF 10. 3. 1970 — CASE 7/69 COMMISSION v ITALY

In Case 7/69

THE COURT composed of: R. Lecourt, President, R. Monaco and P. Pescatore, Presidents of Chambers, A. M. Donner (Rapporteur), A. Trabucchi, W. Strauß and J. Mertens de Wilmars, Judges, Advocate General: K. Roemer Registrar: A. Van Houtte

gives the following

JUDGMENT

Issues of fact and of law

I — Facts and procedure

(a) The imposta generale sull'entrata (IGE) applicable to imported wool obtained by the dewoolling of skins

(b) The imposta generale sull'entrata on sheep's or lamb's wool, whether or not carded or combed

II — Conclusions of the parties

III — Submissions and arguments of the parties

A — Admissibility of the application

B — The substance of the case

(a) Infringement of Article 95 by reason of the fact that the turnover tax levied on imported wool obtained by the dewoolling of skins was in excess of that on similar domestic products

(b) Infringement of Article 95 by reason of the turnover tax levied on imported carded and combed wool being in excess of that on similar national products

Grounds of judgment

Costs