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The Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) Alliance Internationale de Tourisme Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile Financed by automobile and touring associations Worldwide scope and impact Non-profit and non-governmental organizations Who are the AIT and FIA ? AIT & FIA Mission
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TheCarnet de Passages en Douane(CPD) Alliance Internationale deTourisme Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile
Financed by automobile and touring associations Worldwide scope and impact Non-profit and non-governmental organizations Who are the AIT and FIA ?
AIT & FIA Mission To promote safe travel To promote freedom of mobility To encourage sensible, sustainable tourism worldwide
Created on an AIT and FIA initiative in the early 1900s Incorporated into the UN Conventions of 1954 and 1956 New format adopted with Convention amendments of 1992 Handbook CARNET DE PASSAGES EN DOUANE Manuel • CPD Handbook The History of the CPD
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 should the vehicles not be re-exported.
CPDs are required in 78 countries AIT & FIA guaranteeing and issuing associations located in 85 countries AIT & FIA CPD guaranteeing and issuing chain
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
How does the CPD system operate ? How does the CPD system operate ? • National Customs authorities & guaranteeing associations • Linking guaranteeing & issuing associations • Issuing associations & carnet holders • The international guarantee • Insurance
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 The use and handling of CPDs
Centralized in Geneva Coordinated by the AIT Secretariat The use and handling of CPDs Production, printing, delivery
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
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.
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 Responsibilities of CPD holders
Entry importation voucher + counterfoil Exit exportation voucher + counterfoil Handling by customs officers The use and handling of CPDs • 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
UN Convention deadlines Efficient communication Valid proof of re-exportation If a customs claim should arise… ?
Annex 4 to the UN Vehicles Conventions of 1954 & 1956 Certificate of Location
CPD presentation byDeborah SmithHead of AIT & FIA Customs AffairsArtwork + graphics byBettina Pieren & Deborah SmithPresented in Almaty, Kazakhstan12-13 March 2004SPECA Project Working Group on Transport & Border Crossing Facilitation Alliance Internationale deTourisme Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile