Six Units of the Customs Union
The Customs Union is an economic association of countries aimed at simplifying trade transactions between its members, removing customs barriers and establishing common rules. One of the key elements of his work is the Six Unities, which determine the principles of the functioning of this union. These units are aimed at ensuring the free movement of goods, services, capital and labor, as well as the coordination of economic and customs policies.
- Unity of the customs territory
The unity of the customs territory implies that the member states of the Customs Union form a single customs territory, within which there are no customs borders. This means that goods can move freely between countries without customs duties and restrictions, which facilitates the integration of economies and the creation of a single market.
Example The implementation of this principle is the possibility of unimpeded movement of goods from Russia to Kazakhstan or Belarus without additional procedures at the border.
- Unity of customs tariff
Unity of customs tariff is the introduction of common customs rates on the import of goods from third countries. The establishment of a single customs tariff allows member countries to effectively regulate foreign trade, protect their markets from cheap imports and coordinate economic policies.
Example - the introduction of a common customs duty for goods imported from China to the territory of any member of the Customs Union.
- Unity of customs legislation
Unity of customs legislation establishes that all members of the Customs Union adhere to the same rules and regulations in the field of customs regulation. This is important to simplify procedures, increase transparency and reduce administrative barriers to business.
LawsThe rules governing the import, export and transit of goods must be agreed between all members of the Union and meet the same requirements.
- Unity of measures of technical regulation
Unity of technical regulation measures means the establishment of common standards for goods circulating within the Customs Union. This covers certification, safety and product quality. Thanks to this, enterprises can produce products that meet uniform standards, which simplifies the export of goods within the union.
For example,Uniform requirements for the safety of food or household appliances allow goods from Russia to be freely sold in Belarus and Kazakhstan.
- Unity of sanitary, veterinary and phytosanitary measures
The unity of sanitary, veterinary and phytosanitary measures plays an important role in protecting public health and agricultural resources of the participating countries. This principle requires the establishment of uniform standards and procedures to control the quality of food, animals and plants, thus avoiding the spread of disease and pollution.
It meansFood, animals and plants shall meet the same sanitary and phytosanitary standards in all countries of the Union.
- Unity of trade policy measures
Unity of trade policy measures implies coordination of economic and trade actions between the members of the Union, as well as the introduction of uniform rules for external trading partners. This is necessary for a coherent foreign trade policy, anti-dumping measures, subsidies and countervailing duties.
Example joint decisions on the introduction of trade restrictions on the import of certain goods from third countries.
Six units of the Customs Union play a key role in its effective functioning. They enable member countries to integrate their economies, facilitate trade, and coordinate economic and customs activities, thus contributing to the development of the common market. Thanks to these principles, goods, services, capital and labor can move freely within the Union, creating favorable conditions for economic growth and cooperation.
