Brussels, 07/01/2008 (Agence Europe) - At the end of December, the EU Council of Ministers adopted a directive on value added tax (VAT) exemptions and excise duties imposed on the import of goods by persons travelling from third countries (see EUROPE 9316). The directive, which was published in Official Journal L 346 of 29 December (2007/74/EC), introduces two ceilings, depending on the form of transport used to enter the EU and above which taxation becomes effective: - €430 for goods...