| A Carnet is in effect a Merchandise Passport –
an international customs document that can simplify customs procedures
for the temporary importation of goods, which will be re-exported
within a stated period of time.
When you enter or leave a country the Customs officer checks the
details on your Passport against your physical appearance and a
similar procedure applies to Carnet shipments. Prior to export a
Customs officer will inspect the shipment and check off the goods
against the General List provided in the Carnet document –
on import the same procedure will be followed...
The ATA Carnet facilities import and re-export by avoiding extensive
customs procedures and eliminating the need to pay duties and taxes
or lodge customs import bonds.
Carnets should only be used for goods which are NOT intended for
sale.
All countries have procedures allowing for the temporary importation
of goods across their borders however these can be complex and time
consuming and a Carnet may present a simpler alternative in some
instances.
The fee for processing a Carnet varies from country to country
– and will depend on the amount of time before the Carnet
is required.
In addition to the processing fee a security will be required to
be lodged to cover any customs claim that might result from a misused
Carnet.
The Carnet is currently accepted in over 75 countries and territories.
For a list of countries and the bodies that issues the Carnet in
those countries go to www.uscib.org/index.asp?document
ID+1582
February 28, 2006
Kim Powell
International Art Services Pty Ltd
AUSTRALIA
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