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What is an ATA Carnet?
The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that permits duty-free and tax-free temporary import of goods for up to one year. A Carnet disposes of the need for raising bonds or depositing duty at customs posts.
The Carnet contains two vouchers from each foreign country you wish to visit. You hand one voucher to the foreign Customs people when you enter the country and the other when you leave.
ATA Carnets cover:
- Commercial samples
- Professional equipment
- Goods for presentation or use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions, etc.
- Note: ATA Carnets do not cover perishable or consumable items or goods for processing or repair.
- What is a Customs tariff?
A Customs tariff is a government levy on product entering a country and can be used to protect local
industry. The exporters are advised to contact the Customs office of the destination country for verification and information on other import regulations.
The international Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System is the six digit classification
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- The Harmonized System (HS) is a broad classification system of approximately 5000 six-digit headings, which are used for classifying goods involved in international trade. It has been adopted as the basis for describing and classifying goods for Customs purposes by most trading nations.
For a comprehensive export guide, you can purchase The Export Handbook.
The handbook takes you through the practical aspects of exporting essential for both experienced and novice exporters. It covers Export Procedures and Documentation, Customs Export Regulations, Internet Commerce, Banking and Finance, Export Risk and Credit Insurance, Marine Insurance, Shipping and Air Cargo, Freight Forwarding, Export Packaging and Resources for International Trade.
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