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European Union

The European Union is a unique economic and political union between 27 EU countries that together cover much of the continent. It is the largest trade block in the world, the biggest exporter of manufactured goods and services, as well as the biggest import market for over 100 countries. The EU's main economic engine is the single market. It enables most goods, services, money and people to move freely.

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  1. When the tariff refers to weight, is it gross weight or net weight?
  2. How can I find the import duty that applies to my product?
  3. If I want to sell my product in several EU countries, are there import duties to pay each time my product enters a different country?
  4. Can I get a list of products charged at 0% import duty?
  5. Are excise duties applied at EU or at national level?
  6. How is VAT charged in the EU?
  7. How can I get approval to export fish to the EU?
  8. Does food exported to the EU have to come from an EU-authorised establishment?
  9. Do I have to pay to use My Trade Assistant for Services and Investment?
  10. In which languages in My Trade Assistant for Services and Investment available?