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| replaces = [[Customs Act 1558]], [[Subsidy Act 1660]], [[Navigation Act 1660]], [[Customs Act 1660]], [[Customs Act 1662]], [[Foreign Bone-lace, etc. Act 1662]], [[Foreign Wool-cards etc. Act 1662]], [[Importation Act 1666]], [[Importation Act 1680]], [[Importation Act 1692]], [[Ships Act 1685]], [[Smuggling Act 1784]], [[Civil List Act 1697]], [[Exportation (Silver) Act 1697]], [[Wool Act 1698]], [[Carriage of Corn, etc. Act 1702]], [[Exportations, etc. Act 1704]], [[Duties on East India Goods Act 1707]] |
| replaces = [[Customs Act 1558]], [[Subsidy Act 1660]], [[Navigation Act 1660]], [[Customs Act 1660]], [[Customs Act 1662]], [[Foreign Bone-lace, etc. Act 1662]], [[Foreign Wool-cards etc. Act 1662]], [[Importation Act 1666]], [[Importation Act 1680]], [[Importation Act 1692]], [[Ships Act 1685]], [[Smuggling Act 1784]], [[Civil List Act 1697]], [[Exportation (Silver) Act 1697]], [[Wool Act 1698]], [[Carriage of Corn, etc. Act 1702]], [[Exportations, etc. Act 1704]], [[Duties on East India Goods Act 1707]] |
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Revision as of 20:18, 7 October 2024
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to repeal the several Laws relating to the Customs. |
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| Citation | 6 Geo. 4. c. 105 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 5 July 1825 |
| Commencement | 5 July 1825 |
| Repealed | 5 August 1873 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repeals/revokes | Customs Act 1558, Subsidy Act 1660, Navigation Act 1660, Customs Act 1660, Customs Act 1662, Foreign Bone-lace, etc. Act 1662, Foreign Wool-cards etc. Act 1662, Importation Act 1666, Importation Act 1680, Importation Act 1692, Ships Act 1685, Smuggling Act 1784, Civil List Act 1697, Exportation (Silver) Act 1697, Wool Act 1698, Carriage of Corn, etc. Act 1702, Exportations, etc. Act 1704, Duties on East India Goods Act 1707 |
| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1873 |
Status: Repealed | |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.