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Article 117 of the French Customs Code

1. No ship, loaded or in ballast, may leave the port before Customs formalities have been completed and without being provided with :

– customs documents concerning the vessel itself and its cargo ;

– a manifest endorsed by Customs showing re-export goods originating abroad.

2. The manifest, bills of lading and customs consignment must be produced at the request of any customs officer.

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Article 117

1. Aucun navire, chargé ou sur lest, ne peut sortir du port avant l’accomplissement des formalités douanières et sans être muni :

– des expéditions de douane concernant le navire lui-même et sa cargaison ;

– d’un manifeste visé par la douane présentant les marchandises de réexportation originaires de l’étranger.

2. Le manifeste, les connaissements et les expéditions de douane doivent être représentés à toute réquisition des agents des douanes.

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