Question 1

Which of the following pecuniary impositions can be regarded as a CEE?&#10;A) A customs duty of &#8364;1 imposed by a Member State on all imported tobacco products irrespective of whether they are imported from other Member States or third countries.&#10;B) A supplementary payment imposed by a Member State on all imported and domestic tobacco products with a view to financing a campaign advertising the benefits of homeopathic products made from tobacco.&#10;C) A charge called &#34;&#34;dock dues&#34;&#34; imposed by a Member State on all tobacco products imported into that Member State's overseas territories, irrespective of the country of origin, including from the mainland of the imposing Member State itself. The purpose of &#34;&#34;dock dues&#34;&#34; being to raise revenue in order to encourage the local economy.

Accepted Answer

A charge imposed on imported goods, like "dock dues," that is not a customs duty but still affects trade between Member States can be considered a charge having equivalent effect (CEE) to a customs duty.

Question 2

Which of the following pecuniary impositions can be regarded as a CEE?&#10;A) A charge for a mandatory inspection imposed by an EU regulation.&#10;B) A charge for a mandatory inspection imposed by a Member State to ensure that products from other Member States are in conformity with the high standards required under its national law.&#10;C) A charge for an inspection offered to importers with a view to certifying that the inspected products are of the best quality.

Accepted Answer

A charge for a mandatory inspection imposed by a Member State to ensure that products from other Member States are in conformity with the high standards required under its national law can be regarded as a CEE (charge having equivalent effect). This is because it places a burden on imported products that is not faced by domestic products, and can have the effect of limiting trade. The other options either pertain to charges required by EU regulations, or are not related to imports and therefore not CEEs.

Question 3

Which of the following pecuniary impositions is NOT in breach of Article 30 TFEU?&#10;A) A fee in respect of a mandatory inspection imposed by an EU regulation, the amount of the fee being proportionate to the cost of the service.&#10;B) A fee in respect of a mandatory inspection imposed by an EU regulation, the amount of the fee depending on the value of the inspected goods.&#10;C) A fee in respect of a mandatory inspection imposed by an EU regulation which specifies the amount of the fee but which amount greatly exceeds the real cost of inspection.

Accepted Answer

A fee in respect of a mandatory inspection imposed by an EU regulation, the amount of the fee being proportionate to the cost of the service, is not in breach of Article 30 TFEU as it does not pose a disproportionate obstacle to the free movement of goods within the EU.

B and C are in breach of Article 30 TFEU as they both create a disproportionate obstacle to free movement of goods. B creates a barrier for low-value goods, while C creates an excess financial burden on the importer.

Question 4

With what did the SEA replace the term&#10;A) Internal market&#10;B) Single market&#10;C) Free market

Accepted Answer

The answer of With what did the SEA replace the...

Question 5

The EU is&#10;A) The biggest internal market in the world&#10;B) The second biggest internal market in the world&#10;C) The third biggest internal market in the world

Accepted Answer

The answer of The EU is&#10;A) The biggest internal market...

Question 6

Which of the three freedoms set out below can be said to constitute the foundation of the internal market?&#10;A) The free movement of goods&#10;B) The free movement of services&#10;C) The free movement of capital

Accepted Answer

The free movement of goods is the foundation of the internal market because it allows goods to move freely between member states without facing any barriers, such as tariffs or quotas. This freedom ensures that goods can be produced and sold in the most efficient way possible, and that consumers have access to a wider range of products at lower prices.

Deck 17: An Introduction to the Internal Market of the EU; Abolition of Customs Duties and Charges Having Equivalent Effect to Customs Duties Cees