Canada

Goods temporarily imported for the purpose of display at a convention or public exhibition are only covered by a carnet for a six-month period.

China

During entry declaration, customs may require supporting documents to verify if the use of the goods is the same as the use typed in column C on green cover and vouchers. For carnets with different intended uses, the supporting document varies:

• Exhibitions and fairs: copy of exhibition registration form (the most effective one), copy of exhibition booth confirmation letter/invoice, etc.
• Professional equipment: approval letter issued by a relevant government department (if any), or contract/agreement (indicating the carnet holder’s name and the details of the activity), etc.
• Commercial samples: approval letter issued by a relevant government department (if any), or contract/agreement (indicating the carnet holder’s name and the details of the activity), etc.
• Sporting goods: approval letter issued by a relevant government department (if any), invitation letter issued by the event organiser, etc.

France

Special conditions apply when importing precious gems/stones. Please contact us to find out more.

India and Mexico

Goods imported into India or Mexico with a Carnet must be re-exported within the six-month period after their importation date. If your goods need to remain in either country for longer, you should obtain approval from customs before the six-month period has expired. Failing to do so will result in duties, taxes and interest being charged. Goods cannot remain in either country beyond the maximum allowed period of 12 months from the date of import.

Macau, Qatar, UAE, Vietnam

Carnets can only be used for display or use of goods at exhibitions, fairs, meetings or similar events.

Malaysia, Malta and Singapore

Goods imported into Malaysia, Malta or Singapore with a Carnet must be re-exported within the three-month period from the date of importation. If your goods need to remain in any of these countries for longer, you should obtain approval from customs before the three-month period has expired. Failing to do so will result in duties, taxes and interest. Goods cannot remain in these countries beyond 12 months of the import date.

Russia

The representative of the Carnet holder must hold a power of attorney unless their full name, passport number and date of issue are duly indicated under the representative/clearing agent’s field. The description of goods for the Carnet must include their code according to the WCO Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS Code).