Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 73 of the French Customs Code

1. Vessels may only be unloaded in ports where customs offices are established.

2. No goods may be unloaded or transhipped without the written authorisation of the customs officers and in their presence. Unloading and transhipment must take place during the hours and under the conditions laid down by orders issued by the Director General of Customs and Excise.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 73

1. Le déchargement des navires ne peut avoir lieu que dans l’enceinte des ports où les bureaux de douane sont établis.

2. Aucune marchandise ne peut être déchargée ou transbordée qu’avec l’autorisation écrite des agents des douanes et qu’en leur présence. Les déchargements et transbordements doivent avoir lieu pendant les heures et sous les conditions fixées par des arrêtés du directeur général des douanes et droits indirects.

Need help with this article? Get help from a French lawyer

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.