PROTOCOL ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EAST AFRICAN CUSTOMS UNION — Rwanda law | Esheria

PROTOCOL ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EAST AFRICAN CUSTOMS UNION

This article introduces the treaty framework for establishing a customs union and says it should be developed progressively during a transitional period.

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Rwanda
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mul
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This article introduces the treaty framework for establishing a customs union and says it should be developed progressively during a transitional period. This article defines key terms used in the protocol, including customs, tariff, Community, and authority terms. This article defines key customs terms and sets out that the Partner States establish a customs union, remove internal customs duties and non-tariff barriers, and maintain a common external tariff. Partner States must cooperate on preventing, investigating, and suppressing customs offences, and take related border-control steps. This article defines key terms used in the Protocol and states the Customs Union’s objectives.