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Chapter IV: Temporary duty-free import and export of articles for the personal use of travellers.

Article 196 bis of the French Customs Code

1. Travellers who come to stay temporarily in the customs territory may import, with temporary exemption from the duties and taxes payable on entry, articles intended exclusively for their personal use which they bring with them. Items prohibited from importation are excluded from this measure. 2. The terms and conditions for the application of this article are laid down by orders of the Minister for the Economy and Finance, who…

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Article 196 ter of the French Customs Code

1. Travellers who are going to stay temporarily outside the customs territory may temporarily export free of exit duties and taxes the articles they take with them which are exclusively for their personal use. Items prohibited from export are excluded from this measure. 2. The procedures for applying this article are laid down by orders of the Minister for the Economy and Finance, who may, in particular, make export subject…

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