EU Customs Union Overview

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What is the primary role of the EU Customs Union?

To remove customs taxes between member countries. (correct)
To regulate internal shipping laws within member states.
To enforce tariffs on non-EU countries.
To limit trade between EU countries and external nations.

Which article of the TFEU directly establishes the customs union and prohibits customs charges within the EU?

Article 28 TFEU (correct)
Article 30 TFEU
Article 3 TFEU
Article 32 TFEU

What does Article 30 TFEU specifically prohibit?

Customs duties for goods imported from outside the EU.
External tariffs on EU imports.
Customs charges between EU member countries. (correct)
Health and safety regulations for imported goods.

How does Article 29 TFEU affect the flow of goods from outside the EU?

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Which article empowers the EU with full control over customs rules and competition?

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Flashcards

EU Customs Union

A system where countries agree to remove internal trade barriers and apply a common external tariff on goods from outside the union.

Article 3 TFEU

This article gives the EU the authority to regulate customs rules for its members. It also includes oversight of competition and trade-related matters.

Article 28 TFEU

This article establishes the EU Customs Union and its core principles: abolishing customs charges within the EU and applying a single external tariff for trade outside the union.

Article 29 TFEU

This article states that goods entering the EU from non-EU countries can circulate freely within the union after customs duties are paid.

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Article 30 TFEU

This article ensures that no customs charges can be applied between EU member states, preventing internal trade barriers.

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Study Notes

EU Customs Union Overview

The EU Customs Union simplifies trade within the EU by eliminating customs duties between member states and establishing a common external tariff for non-EU trade.
It also enforces various regulations related to health, environment, safety, and security.

Legal Basis

Article 3 TFEU: Grants the EU complete authority over customs rules, competition, and associated areas.
Article 28 TFEU: Establishes the customs union, prohibiting internal customs duties within the EU and creating a unified tariff for imports from outside the EU.
Article 29 TFEU: Allows the free movement of non-EU goods upon payment of customs duties.
Article 30 TFEU: Prohibits customs duties between EU member states.
Article 32 TFEU: Promotes streamlined trade and maintains fair competition within the EU.

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This quiz covers the key aspects of the EU Customs Union, including its purpose, legal foundations, and regulations. Learn how the union facilitates trade among member states by removing customs duties and establishing common tariffs. Test your understanding of the critical Articles from the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).