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BAT initially opposed pack-level T&T, arguing for master-case T&T instead claiming that Smugglers of large volume principally deal in master-cases and cartons and noting that they were developing a T&T system accordingly.31 An interviewee pointed out BATs primary concern on that issue was in fact financial: pack-level T&T would cost them more money.47 A system not targeting packs would also have created further opportunities for ant-smuggling (illicit trade in a vast number of small consignments), which the industry has been complicit in.1 A 2010 PMI document suggests that the company was more open to the idea of pack-level T&T, given that their technology was more advanced.49 The final text of the Protocol applies to all package units (Article 8).17 Both BAT and PMI argued against proprietary systems, as is consistent with the final text.31 49 BAT also fought against a T&T system entirely controlled and operated by governments or designated third-party solution providers.31 The final text, by requiring specific information which can only be obtained with input from the manufacturer, ensures they retain a significant role in the systema positive outcome for BAT.53 An interviewee suggested the industry has pushed for this requirement for this very reason.53 Finally, BAT stressed the importance of a low-cost, low-impact system that would have little effect on its productivity.31 BATs focus here appears to have been on avoiding paper tax stamps, which they perceived as a threat.36 According to an interviewee, there are multiple reasons why BAT and other TTCs are adamantly opposed to paper-based tax stamps and in favour of digital-only solutions