Benelux Customs Union

A treaty that eliminated tariffs on goods traded between Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. It also established a common tariff for goods originating outside the three countries. In other words, the Customs Union allowed the members to be treated as a single country for purposes of international trade. The treaty was signed in 1944, came into effect in 1948 and was superseded by the Benelux Economic Union in 1960. See also: Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union.

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.