Free movement of goods

Question 1

What is the free movement of goods

Answer 1

Moving goods around EU member states without charge

Question 2

What is a good

Answer 2

anything with monetary value that can be used in commercial transactions

Question 3

Authority for goods definition

Answer 3

Commission v Italy

Question 4

What does the Customs Union comprise

Answer 4

• prohibition of restrictions on goods
• CCT

Question 5

What is the CCT

Answer 5

Common Customs Tariff

Standard charge that must be paid when goods enter EU area. Once paid, they can move freely between member states

Question 6

2 types of prohibited goods restrictions

Answer 6

Fiscal and non-fiscal

Question 7

Fiscal definition

Answer 7

customs duties and similar charges (similar is any charge imposed due to border-crossing)

Question 8

Non-fiscal definition

Answer 8

quantitative restrictions

Question 9

Authority for prohibition of fiscal

Answer 9

Article 28-30 TFEU

Question 10

Authority for prohibition of non-fiscal

Answer 10

Article 34-36 TFEU

Question 11

3 lawful charges on goods

Answer 11

• charge in return for genuine administrative service
• charge for EU law-required inspections
• internal taxation

Question 12

Authority for lawful charges

Answer 12

Commission v Germany

Question 13

What is the significance of Northern Ireland and the free movement of goods

Answer 13

Northern Ireland treated as part of the EU, in the customs Union.