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Article 79 of the French Customs Code

Goods carried by aircraft must be recorded on a manifest signed by the captain of the aircraft; this document must be drawn up under the same conditions as those laid down for ships by article 68 above.

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Article 80 of the French Customs Code

1. The captain of the aircraft must present the manifest to customs officers at the first request. 2 He must submit this document, as a summary declaration, to the customs office at the airport, together with any authentic translation, as soon as the aircraft arrives or, if the aircraft arrives before the office opens, as soon as it opens.

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Article 81 of the French Customs Code

1. All unloading and throwing of goods en route is prohibited. 2. However, the commander of the aircraft has the right to have ballast and mail dumped en route in the places officially designated for this purpose, as well as loaded goods whose dumping is essential for the safety of the aircraft.

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