Customs Law Repeal Act 1825

United Kingdom legislation
Customs Law Repeal Act 1825
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn Act to repeal the several Laws relating to the Customs.
Citation6 Geo. 4. c. 105
Dates
Royal assent5 July 1825
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Repealed byStatute Law Revision Act 1873
Status: Repealed

The Customs Law Repeal Act 1825 (6 Geo. 4. c. 105), also known as the Customs' Laws' Repeal Act 1825, the Customs Repeal Act 1825 or the Customs Act 1825 was an act of Parliament enacted during the reign of King George IV in the United Kingdom.

Background

The act aimed to simplify and streamline the complex customs laws that had accumulated over many years. It act a large number of earlier statutes related to trade, navigation, the import and export of goods, and the collection of customs revenue. By doing so, it aimed to enhance commerce and justice while providing clarity for those subject to these laws.

The act simplified tariff schedules, to make it easier for traders to understand duties. It also revised penalties for customs offences, to try to ensure fair and consistent enforcement. It introduced standardised procedures for customs declarations, to reduce administrative burdens and increase efficiency at ports.

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