- France has adopted a new Customs Code, replacing the 1948 framework, effective 1 May 2026.
- The new Code reorganizes customs law into seven books, covering general principles, customs regimes, payments, inspections, penalties, post-inspection procedures, and overseas application.
- The reform aims to modernize and simplify customs legislation, integrating previously non-codified provisions and adapting the Code for overseas territories.
- The Ordinance updates legal references, repeals outdated provisions, and coordinates application across all relevant French territories.
Source: regfollower.com
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