TNK-BP Files RUR 1bn Suit Against Customs

TNK-BP, one of Russia’s largest oil companies, filed a suit in court against the Russian Federal Customs Service (RFCS) over a decision the service made in December 2009 seeking 921.58 million rubles from TNK-BP. The suit was filed in the Moscow Court of Arbitration, K2K NEWS reports.

Earlier, the Court of Arbitration in the Russian capital refused a TNK-BP suit in whcih the comapny sought 6.22 billion rubles in damages from RFCS.

TNK-BP specialists believe the company overpaid customs duties in 2006 and 2007.

TNK-BP is Russia’s third largest oil company.

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