. Throughout the Middle Ages, seigneurs and towns levied tolls and duties on passing commerce, but not until the later 13th century did the monarchy attempt, in any systematic way, to exact payments on goods passing across the frontiers of the kingdom....

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Customs is an authority or agency in a country responsible for collecting customs duties and for controlling the flow of animals and goods (including personal effects and hazardous items) in and out of a country. Depending on local legislation and...