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»Batmobile«: collector's item of historical value
Photo: Heilbronn main customs office
The Untermünkheim customs office near Schwäbisch Hall was dealing with an unusual item: a “Batmobile” was registered there for import customs clearance, as the main customs office in Heilbronn announced.
“Batmobile” is the name of the sleek car of the fictional comic character “Batman”.
According to customs, the car, which was already cleared in Untermünkheim on Friday, was presumably made more than 30 years ago as a prop for a “Batman” film.
Roadworthy and in historically perfect condition
According to information, a fan bought it in the USA and brought it to Hohenlohe.
The car is drivable and in historically perfect condition.
The superhero car will soon be on display at the “Heroes & Heroes” exhibition in Rosenheim, Bavaria.
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In terms of customs tariff law, the “Batmobile” is considered a collector’s item of historical value.
Unlike standard motor vehicles imported from third countries outside the EU, it is duty-free.
Only a reduced import sales tax rate of 7 instead of 19 percent was due.
bbr/dpa