Chapter 10 Self-test questions

The basic definition of the internal market in Art. 26 TFEU is: 'An area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of _____, _______, ________ ___ _______ is ensured.'

A customs union involves which of the following?

The agreement of a common set of tariffs between members.

A complete ban on imports from outside the customs union.

The removal of customs duties between member States and the creation of a common external tariff whereby the same duties are imposed on goods entering the customs union regardless of from where they are imported.

The establishment of the same customs tariff for all goods from all countries.

'Negative integration' is achieved by modifying existing national laws and institutions either through harmonization or the creation of new laws. 'Positive integration' is the removal of existing impediments to free movement, such as the striking down of national rules and practices that obstruct or prevent achievement of the internal market.

True

False

The Common Customs Tariff (CCT) is which of the following?

A single tariff rate for all goods entering the Union.

A single customs protocol on import rules for the Union.

A single tariff list for goods entering the Union at any point of import.

A list of goods commonly imported.

A 'charge having equivalent effect' is defined as which of the following?

A charge that is a part of the taxation system.

Any pecuniary charge, however small and whatever its designation and mode of application, which is imposed unilaterally on domestic or foreign goods by virtue of the fact that they cross a frontier.

A charge made for any paperwork formalities.

A charge that is made when a service is provided.

A charge is valid for a service rendered under which of the following?

When goods cross a frontier.

When goods are stored for customs clearance.

Inspections that are mandatory and uniform for all of the products in question in the EU, if they are provided for by EU law in the interests of the EU and if they promote the free movement of goods.

If required by national law.

Article 110 TFEU allows member States to impose import taxes on goods when entering the country.

True

False

If a charge imposed by a member State on imported goods is a measure of internal taxation that is non-discriminatory, then it cannot be a charge having equivalent effect and cannot be caught by Arts 28–30 TFEU. It is governed instead by Art. 110 TFEU, which deals with internal taxation.

True

False

When considering the application of Art. 110(2) TFEU to other products, the focus is on whether the products can be bought at the same time.

True

False

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