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8. CARNET DE PASSAGE EN DOUANE

  • The Carnet de Passage en Douane concerns the temporary importation of the vehicle itself, not the goods.
  • The source states that European countries generally allow temporary importation of foreign goods vehicles free of duty/deposit without guaranteed customs documents.
  • Some Middle Eastern countries may require a Carnet de Passage, depending on the time the vehicle remains in the country.
  • Carnets de Passage are issued by AIT/FIA (Alliance Internationale de Tourisme / Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile).
  • The source states they are normally valid for 12 months.
  • This Carnet applies solely to the vehicle and not to the goods.