Article 417 of the French Customs Code
1. Smuggling is defined as imports or exports outside the offices as well as any violation of the legal or regulatory provisions relating to the holding and transport of goods within the customs territory. 2. The following, in particular, constitute smuggling: a) Violation of articles 75, 76-2, 78-1, 81-1 and 83 ; b) fraudulent payments or fraudulent loading carried out either in ports or on the coast, with the exception…