The European Commission has proposed that EU ministers approve an application
from France to extend the right to reduce the rate of excise duty in France
to traditional rum from the French overseas departments of Guadeloupe, Martinique,
Réunion and Guyane.
FRANCE: France proposes extension to rum excise deal
The European Commission has proposed that EU ministers approve an application from France to extend the right to reduce the rate of excise duty in France to traditional rum from the French overseas departments of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion and Guyane. The application is for a further seven years.