By the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union, the area of the Republic of Croatia became a part of a single customs territory of the Union. The entry into a single customs territory of the EU means that, as of July 1st, 2013, all customs control over entry of goods or trade between Croatia and the other Member States is abolished. Trade between domestic goods between persons in different Member States is not considered as imports and is not a subject to customs procedures and supervision. Dealing with foreign goods imported from countries outside the EU is regulated by the provisions of the Act on Customs Regulations of the European Union. Goods are subject to customs supervision from the time of their entry, and the same should require a customs-approved treatment or use of goods. Customs-approved treatment or use of goods requires the submission of a customs declaration for the customs procedure or use of goods. The Community Customs Code compiles the rules, arrangements and procedures applicable to goods traded between the European Community and non-member countries.