Question juridique clé
Whether the relationship between X. and Y. was a mandate rather than a freight-forwarding contract
Solution extraite
The relationship was a mandate limited to customs clearance and VAT payment, concluded by conclusive conduct.
Motifs extraits
The factual findings showed Y. offered to handle customs formalities and X. accepted by paying the VAT advance. A separate transport contract with K. did not exclude a distinct mandate between X. and Y.