What is the customs union- why is it important? try these free links

This week there has been discussion on whether the UK will leave the customs unit after Brexit?

what is the customs union? why is it important?

Use these free resources to find out more.

See this handy guide from the Guardian newspaper

European Commission website explains what a customs union is and offers technical advice.


TARIC database enquiry system, gives current tariff rates applicable by exporting country and season – European Commission: Communication and Information Resource Centre for Administrations, Businesses and Citizens.

Customs union and Brexit.

The Conversation blog has academic discussion.
Economist discussion

For the IEA remaining in the Customs union would be a lost opportunity.

CBI perspective

TUC viewpoint.

Bar Council brexit paper no.25 from December 2017

European Parliament regulatory study.
also useful is the UK Trade Policy Observatory


The Institute for Government has some analysis

it also has an explainer on trading relations with the EU