Union and Non-Union Goods

As soon as goods enter the EU territory and are presented to customs, the customs status of the goods needs to be determined. Only two options are possible: “Union Goods” or “Non-Union Goods”.

The customs status of the goods determines whether or not they are in free circulation. Only those with the status of Union Goods are in free circulation, so it’s necessary to determine whether goods are Union or non-Union goods.

Union Goods include:

Goods which are wholly obtained in the customs territory of the Community EU that don’t incorporate goods imported from external countries or territories
Goods which are imported from countries or territories that don’t form part of the customs territory of the Community EU which have been released for free circulation
Goods obtained or produced in the customs territory of the Community EU that incorporate other Union goods

All other goods have the status of non-Union Goods, and as such are not in free circulation.

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