Alliance Internationale de Tourisme The Fdration Internationale de

Alliance Internationale de Tourisme The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD)

Who are the AIT and FIA ? • Financed by automobile and touring associations • Worldwide scope and impact • Non-profit and non-governmental organizations

AIT & FIA Mission • To promote safe travel • To promote freedom of mobility • To encourage sensible, sustainable tourism worldwide

The History of the CPD • Created on an AIT and FIA initiative in the early 1900 s • Incorporated into the UN Conventions of 1954 and 1956 Handbook • New format adopted with Convention amendments of 1992 • CPD Handbook CARNET DE PASSAGES EN DOUANE Manuel

CPDs facilitate travel Carnets de Passages en Douane (CPD) facilitate the temporary admission of road motor vehicles by providing security for the payment of any Customs duties and import taxes chargeable vehicles exported. should not be the re-

AIT & FIA CPD guaranteeing and issuing chain • CPDs are required in 78 countries • AIT & FIA guaranteeing and issuing associations located in 85 countries

Regions covered by the AIT & FIA Europe – 108 clubs in 44 countries North America – 15 clubs in 8 countries Asia – 38 clubs in 23 countries Middle East – 18 clubs in 12 countries Africa – 31 clubs in 21 countries South America – 17 clubs in 14 countries Oceania – 4 clubs in 2 countries

All regions covered by the CPD

How does the CPD system operate ? • National Customs authorities & guaranteeing associations • Linking guaranteeing & issuing associations • Issuing associations & carnet holders • The international guarantee • Insurance

The use and handling of CPDs • Production, printing, delivery • Preparation by issuing associations • Responsibilities of CPD holders • Handling by customs officers • Customs liaison & guaranteeing associations

The use and handling of CPDs Production, printing, delivery • Centralized in Geneva • Coordinated by the AIT Secretariat

The use and handling of CPDs Preparation by issuing associations • Application form • Verification of driving license, vehicle registration papers, passport • Completion of the CPD • Guarantee deposit

CPD cover

Inside front cover Inside back cover

Back cover The CPD may be used in these countries. Countries for which the CPD is not valid may be included in the red circle.

Inside pages CPDs are delivered with 5, 10, 15 or 25 pages. A new page is used for every new country visited. Each page has 3 sections.

The use and handling of CPDs Responsibilities of CPD holders • Verification of customs stamps, Entries & Exits • Problems ? … Contact issuing association • Return of CPD to issuing association • Respect of national temporary importation regulations

The use and handling of CPDs Handling by customs officers Entry importation voucher + counterfoil Exit exportation voucher + counterfoil • Centralized Customs office • Exchange of information on vehicle exits

Importation voucher Counterfoil

Exportation voucher Counterfoil

The use and handling of CPDs Customs liaison with the guaranteeing associations • changes in customs legislation & regulations • stolen or counterfeit documents • accidents or delays in re-exportation • seizure or confiscation

If a customs claim should arise… ? • UN Convention deadlines • Efficient communication • Valid proof of re-exportation

Certificate of Location Annex 4 to the UN Vehicles Conventions of 1954 & 1956

CPD presentation by Deborah Smith Head of AIT & FIA Customs Affairs Artwork + graphics by Bettina Pieren & Deborah Smith Presented in Almaty, Kazakhstan 12 -13 March 2004 SPECA Project Working Group on Transport & Border Crossing Facilitation Alliance Internationale de Tourisme Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile