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CARNET USERS: TO AVOID DUTIES, TAXES & PENALTIES
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION BELOW CAN RESULT IN A PENALTY OF UP TO 40% OF THE GENERAL LIST VALUE.
(Read the back of the orange carnet jacket for detailed instructions.)
1. Departing the United States
Prior to leaving the U.S., the holder must sign the first green counterfoil on the bottom right on the space that reads "Signature of Holder". The official carnet (NOT a copy) should be presented to customs for validation before the goods depart. Be certain that the customs official stamps and signs the shaded portions of the green front cover bottom left hand side of form and yellow exportation counterfoil to activate the carnet.
2. Entering into the Foreign Country
Collect your luggage, both personal and commercial. Present the ATA Carnet to the customs official. Be sure that customs signs and stamps the white counterfoil when entering the foreign country. Then sign the first white Importation Voucher page at the bottom right, under your printed name. The customs inspector will sign and stamp the shaded portion. They will then tear out the voucher. I would suggest, before leaving this customs area, tell customs the day and time you are departing to find out where the customs office is to see an inspector prior to check in and departure (for use in step 3).
3. Departing the Foreign Country
Before checking in, YOU MUST SEE CUSTOMS. Present the ATA Carnet to the customs official. Sign the white re-exportation voucher on the bottom, under your printed name. The customs inspector will sign and stamp the shaded portion. They will then tear out the voucher. Be sure that customs signs and stamps the white counterfoil when entering the foreign country.
4. Arrival back into the U.S.A. – MOST IMPORTANT!!!
When re-entering the United States – YOU MUST SEE U.S. CUSTOMS. Present the ATA Carnet to the customs inspector. Have customs sign and stamp the yellow re-importation counterfoil at the top. Custom will not remove and part of thispage, it should remain in the Carnet.