This order establishes the legal framework for customs duty quotas and reliefs concerning the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) as of 1990. The document is issued by the government of Great Britain to define the specific regulatory conditions under which certain goods may be imported with reduced or eliminated duties. It serves as a formal instrument of trade policy, aligning national customs practices with the broader regulatory requirements of the ECSC treaty.

This text is a primary source document intended for legal professionals, trade compliance officers, and researchers studying European economic history. Readers should note the highly technical and dense nature of the legislative prose, which requires familiarity with statutory drafting conventions.