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Article 115 of the French Customs Code

1. Once customs formalities have been completed, goods intended for export by sea or air must be placed on board ships or aircraft immediately.

2. Goods which are to be exported by land must be taken abroad immediately by the most direct route, designated as stated in Article 75 above.

3. By way of derogation from 1 and 2 above, these goods may be kept in a warehouse or in an export area pending their loading on board or their carriage abroad.

4. The provisions of articles 82 bis 2-3, 82 quater 1, 82 quinquies and 82 sexies above, relating to customs clearance warehouses and areas, are applicable to export warehouses and areas.

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Article 115

1. Après accomplissement des formalités douanières, les marchandises destinées à être exportées par la voie maritime ou aérienne doivent être immédiatement mises à bord des navires ou des aéronefs.

2. Celles qui doivent être exportées par les voies terrestres doivent être conduites à l’étranger immédiatement par la route la plus directe, désignée comme il est dit à l’article 75 ci-dessus.

3. Par dérogation aux 1 et 2 ci-dessus, ces marchandises peuvent être constituées en magasin ou en aire d’exportation en attendant leur mise à bord ou leur conduite à l’étranger.

4. Les dispositions des articles 82 bis 2-3, 82 quater 1,82 quinquies et 82 sexies ci-dessus, relatives aux magasins et aires de dédouanement, sont applicables aux magasins et aires d’exportation.

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