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1. Notwithstanding the requirement of re-exportation laid down in article 3, the re-exportation of badly damaged containers shall not be required, in the case of duly authenticated accidents, provided that the containers:
(a) Are subjected to the import duties and import taxes to which they are liable; or
(b) Are abandoned free of all expense to the Exchequer of the country into which they were imported temporarily; or
(c) Are destroyed, under official supervision, at the expense of the parties concerned, any salvaged parts and materials being subjected to the import duties and import taxes to which they are liable;
as the Customs authorities may require.
2. When a container temporarily imported cannot be re-exported as a result of a seizure, other than a seizure made at the suit of private persons, the requirement of re-exportation laid down in article 3 shall be suspended for the duration of the seizure.