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Article 171 of the French Customs Code

1. The duration of stay of goods placed under the temporary admission procedure is fixed, up to a maximum of two years, by the order or decision granting temporary admission.

2. However, in exceptional circumstances, the Customs Administration may extend the initial period of stay.

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Article 171

1. La durée de séjour des marchandises placées sous le régime de l’admission temporaire est fixée, dans la limite de deux ans, par l’arrêté ou la décision accordant l’admission temporaire.

2. La durée de séjour primitivement impartie peut toutefois, à titre exceptionnel, être prorogée par l’administration des douanes.

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