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The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article shall apply until the cargo has been inspected and, if necessary, seized or disposed of, as the case may be. Any seizure and disposal may, in accordance with national legislation or the decision of a competent authority, be carried out at the expense of the importer or be recovered from any other person or entity responsible for the attempted illicit supply, sale, transfer or export.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-10 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.