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“Carnets are the secret weapon”– representative of Laufer Group International

What is an ATA Carnet? How widely are Carnets used? The ATA Carnet, also known as the Merchandise Passport, is More than 150,000 are issued every year around the world an international document that expedites temporary covering goods valued at over $12 billion. USCIB issues imports into foreign countries. 16,000, valued at $3 billion. How long is a Carnet valid? How do I start? Use it for up to one year for unlimited exits from the U.S. and Visit www.merchandisepassport.org to receive your user entries into foreign countries. The goods must return to the U.S. name and password. Advance registration is required. ATA Carnet What are the benefits? How long will it take? ATA Carnet Convention on temporary imports was adopted Reduces your costs by eliminating value-added (VAT), Completed applications submitted before 4pm ET (with by the World Customs Organization in 1961 to encourage duties, and the posting of security normally required at the approved security) will be delivered within two business world trade by reducing the barriers caused by varying time of importation. days without an expedited service fee. national customs regulations. Streamlines customs procedures by using a single document What is ‘approved security’? “ATA” is an acronym of the French and English words for all customs transactions and making customs clearance “Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission.” arrangements in advance of departure. USCIB is required to take a security deposit, usually 40% of shipment value, to cover any customs claim that might result Issued and guaranteed by national groups that manage the Costs are pre-determined and paid in U.S. dollars. from misuse of the Carnet. ATA system under a set of conditions established by the Simplifies reentry into the U.S. by serving as a U.S. Customs World Chambers Federation, a division of the International registration. Acceptable forms of security are cash or surety bond. Cash Chamber of Commerce in Paris. deposits are returned in full and surety bonds are cancelled Council for International Business was upon Carnet redemption. What merchandise is covered? appointed by the Treasury Department in 1969 to operate Just about all commercial goods, including samples, profes- What is a customs claim? the ATA Carnet system in the United States. sional equipment and items for trade shows and exhibitions. A claim is a notice issued by a foreign customs administration United States Council for Ordinary goods such as medical devices, industrial when: machinery, artwork, computers, vehicles, repair tools, film International Business (USCIB) Goods are not re-exported in a timely manner, equipment, wearing apparel, furniture, and display booths. The leading business organization advancing the Goods are lost, stolen or destroyed, Extraordinary items such as vintage costumes, Stradivarius global interest of American companies doing business violins, human skulls, satellites, race horses, billiard tables, Carnet certificates are not properly validated by U.S. or internationally. rare gems and jewels, and prototype vehicles. foreign customs. Provides global leadership as the exclusive U.S. affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International What is not covered? How can I get more information? Organization of Employers (IOE) and Business and Industry Carnets DO NOT cover giveaways, consumable goods, Contact Carnet Headquarters: Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the OECD. disposable items, personal items or postal traffic. Go to: www.merchandisepassport.org Members include more than 300 multinational companies, law firms and business associations. What does a Carnet cost? Call: 1.866.786.5625 Email: [email protected] Headquartered in New York City with offices in Washington, D.C. Value of Goods Basic Fee Manages the ATA Carnet system in the United States. $1– 9,999 $215 This brochure provides general information on the ATA Carnet. Detailed $10,000 – 49,999 $245 instructions and the obligations of the Carnet Holder can be found at www.merchandisepassport.org. $50,000 – 249,999 $305 Over $250,000 $355 Additional costs may be incurred in obtaining security, expedited A Trade Service of the United States Council for service, and/or other services. International Business 02/2011 www.merchandisepassport.org “Because of this (ATA Carnet) convenience we have been able to greatly expand our business…” DiaSource, Inc

Your Key to Customs Phone: 1.866.786.5625 Email: [email protected]

Countries and Territories where Carnets are accepted Countries and Territories where Carnets are not yet accepted

Algeria Miquelon Reunion Is. Swaziland Anguilla Grenada St. John ATA Carnets may be accepted Guadeloupe Antigua Guam St. Kitts-Nevis in these areas but USCIB will not Antarctica Argentina Honduras St. Lucia guarantee their acceptance. Corsica Seychelles Tahiti Bahamas St. Thomas Taiwan1 Iran3 St. Vincent Grenadines Curacao Tasmania Barbados Jamaica Syria Balearic Is. Macao Barbuda Tortola Czech Rep. Ireland Macedonia Kenya Trinidad & Tobago New Caledonia Cayman Islands Turks & Caicos Costa Rica Netherlands Antilles Bosnia– Martinique Dominica Herzegovina2 French Guiana Mayotte St. Barthelemy United States Faroe Is. St. Martin (French side) Wallis & Futuna Fiji Saudia Arabia Canary Is. Korea Mexico2 St. Pierre St. Croix

Members of the 1 TECRO/AIT Carnets are issued for use between the U.S. and . 2Soon to join. 3 USCIB may not issue Carnets to . 02/2011