British customs authorities
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British customs authorities were the government officials responsible for enforcing customs laws, collecting duties, and regulating trade in Britain.
Aliases (2)
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
customs authority
→
government agency → |
| appliesLaw |
customs law of the United Kingdom
→
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| collaboratesWith |
British immigration authorities
→
British tax authorities → police forces in the United Kingdom → |
| collects |
customs duties
→
excise duties on certain goods at the border → import taxes → |
| country |
United Kingdom
→
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| enforces |
prohibitions on illegal drugs
→
prohibitions on illegal weapons → restrictions on counterfeit goods → restrictions on endangered species trade → |
| goal |
enforcement of trade restrictions
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protection of government revenue → protection of public health and safety through border controls → |
| hasDuty |
collection of customs duties
→
control of exports → control of imports → enforcement of customs laws → prevention of smuggling → regulation of international trade → |
| hasPower |
boarding of vessels for customs purposes
→
inspection of cargo → seizure of prohibited goods → |
| jurisdiction |
Great Britain
→
|
| language |
English
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|
| monitors |
movement of goods across the border
→
|
| oversees |
customs posts at airports
→
customs posts at land frontiers → customs posts at ports → |
| partOf |
British government
→
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| regulates |
customs duties on exported goods
→
customs duties on imported goods → excise duties at the border → tariffs → |
| sector |
public administration
→
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| typeOfOrganization |
law enforcement body
→
revenue collection body → |
| usesDocument |
customs declarations
→
shipping manifests → |
| usesProcedure |
inspection and clearance of goods
→
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Commutation Act 1784
→
Commutation Act 1784 ("British excise authorities") → |
implementedBy |
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HM Revenue and Customs
("HM Customs and Excise")
→
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predecessor |