28As regards the term ‘country’, it should be noted that it is used numerous times in the TEU and the TFEU as a synonym for the term ‘State’. Therefore, in order to ensure the consistent interpretation of EU law, the same meaning should be given to that term in the Union Customs Code and in Regulation No 1169/2011.
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