There are two types of Carnet proof that may resolve a Claim:
§ Direct Proof
A Re-exportation Counterfoil validated by a customs inspector of the country issuing the claim. The date of customs validation on the counterfoil must be after the date of importation on the claim and before the expiry date of the Carnet.
For the European Union (EU), the Re-exportation Counterfoil may be validated by a custom inspector from any EU country.
If foreign customs accept this type of evidence in settling the claim, payment of taxes and duties is usually not necessary.
§ Indirect Proof
1. A Re-importation or Exportation Voucher/Counterfoil validated by a U.S. Customs inspector which documents the same goods that were imported into the country issuing the claim. The date of the customs validation must be after the date of importation on the claim and before the expiry date of the Carnet;
2. An Importation or Re-exportation Counterfoil validated by a foreign customs inspector, which documents the same goods that were imported into the country issuing the claim. The date of the customs validation must be after the date of importation on the claim and before the expiry date of the Carnet.
Some foreign customs authorities may impose a “Regularization Fee” for accepting this type of proof.
For further assistance, please contact a Foreign Claims Examiner.
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