ATA Carnets are not exempt from importer security filing (ISF, otherwise known as 10+2). However, ATA Carnet shipments ARE exempt from posting the bond required of other shipments entering or re-entering the U.S. via vessel. Except for the provision of the six digit HTSUS codes, the information needed to complete the ISF can be found on the Carnet or available from the broker clearing the entry.

******Update on ISF enforcement: The strategy for graded enforcement of ISF ended on July 29, 2013, and started issuing liquidated damages against ISF importers and carriers for ISF non-compliance. For more details click here to visit CBP’s website, or email questions to security_filing_general@cbp.dhs.gov.

ATA Carnet Interpretation of 10+2

CBP has modified its computer system to accept nine types of coded transactions, of which Carnet is 06. Below is more detail on how to complete an ISF for Carnet goods.

• Requirements 1–4 “Importer of record, consignee, buyer or owner, and seller or owner.” The holder name as listed in Box A of the Carnet will meet CBP requirements.
• Requirement 5 “Ship to parties or to whom the goods are going.” This can be a trade show, a customer, a warehouse or the holder.
• Requirement 6 “Manufacturer and last foreign address” for carnet purposes means the owner of the goods which is the holder. Also provide an address where the goods were last located, for example a trade show, job site or client offices.
• Requirement 7 “Country of origin” for carnet purposes this means the places where the carnet and the goods have visited. The customs stamps on the Carnet counterfoils should be sufficient to determine which countries were visited.
• Requirement “HTS code.” A licensed broker must classify the goods to the 6 digit level.
• Requirement 9 “Consolidator.” The entity/person who packed the container prior to departure. This name should be known to the broker or freight forwarder.
• Requirement 10 “Location where the consolidator packed the container.” Once again this is information that should be readily available to the broker or freight forwarder.

The additional 2 data requirements will be provided by the vessel operator and are not specific to each individual shipment.

U.S. CBP will impose penalties for breaches of 10+2 filing starting January 26^th, 2010. For further information on mitigation guidelines on the liquidated damages and penalties please go to page 29 of the following PDF document published by U.S. CBP.

The above constitutes USCIB’s understanding of the ISF requirements as they apply to ATA Carnets. For further details please check with your broker or contact U.S. CBP. For the complete U.S. CBP Importer Security Filing “10+2” Program FAQs please click here.

ATA Carnet  for U.S. Commercial Service Trade Specialists

On June 23^rd, 2009 the USCIB signed a multi-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service to promote U.S. exports, through educating and assisting small firms with temporary duty free exports.

Contact :

ATA Carnet HQ

ATA Carnet Offices

CBP related filings:

10+2 Importer Security Filing

SED/AES

What is a Carnet

Download Carnet brochure

How to get a Carnet

What goes on Carnet

Where can Carnets be used

How to use a Carnet

FAQ 

News:

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Mexico to Accept “Merchandise Passports”

UAE  welcomes US ATA Carnets

Bosnia Joins ATA Carnet system

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Macau Joins the ATA Carnet System

U.S. Exports Rise 17.9 in 2010

Moldova Joins ATA Carnet System

Tips for increasing Sales In International Markets

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Thank you for registering for our May 18^th
event, we look forward to seeing you there.

If you have any questions please email us at atemple@uscib.org or call  212.703.5067.

Managing Your Trade Risk in Today’s Global Economy

May 18, 2010

Learn from Roanoke Trade Services, HSBC Bank, and U.S. Council for International Business strategies to avoid negative financial effects of trade risk. 

The United States Council for International Business invites you to join us for World Trade Week. World Trade Week NYC celebrates the transforming and vital impact that trade has on the New York economy.

Tuesday, May 18th: Managing your Trade Risk in Today’s Global Economy, 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. U.S. Council for International Business is pleased to host a team of experts to discuss risk management tools. As we begin to emerge from the economic downturn, the need for risk mitigation remains necessary to your importing and exporting profitability. While risk may be defined differently from company to company risk management is key to your successful import and export strategies.

Roanoke Trade Services: Regional Vice President, Dennis Gates will explain the different insurance products to facilitate and protect your international business transactions.

HSBC Bank USA: Vice President and Senior Regional Trade Manager, Andrea Ratay will discuss the outlook for global trade based on the Trade Confidence Index, ways to identify and define diversification, and trade payment solutions.

USCIB: Manager, Carnet Development, Amanda Barlow who will talk about how the merchandise passport can avoid costly duties, taxes and foreign currency fluctuations when making temporary entries for trade shows, client visits and/or product demonstrations.

Seating is limited and advance registration is required by Monday May 17th.  If you have any questions about the event please contact Ashlee Temple by phone 212.703.5067 or email atemple@uscib.org.

Seminar Location: Tuesday May 18th, 2010

USCIB 1212 Avenue of the Americas (at 48th St.), New York City 21st floor
Breakfast begins at 9:15. Session starts at 9:30 and concludes by 11:30 a.m.
For building security, please bring photo ID.