Whilst sand would still be subject to the AGL when it is imported into the United Kingdom, processed asphalt products would not and would therefore be able to benefit from lower production costs and be more competitive on the same market in Northern Ireland than local asphalt.
Dans sa décision d'ouverture, la Commission a apprécié la compatibilité de la mesure avec le marché intérieur sur la base des lignes directrices de 2008.