G. ATA Carnets:

ATA stands for "Admission Temporaire - Temporary Admission". ATA carnets are good for one year. If the merchandise are temporarily imported to the U.S. for exhibitions in a trade, an ATA Camet must be obtained to avoid duties on such merchandise. The camct serves as a deposit against the payment of customs duties that may become due if the temporarily imported goods are sold or not re-exported within the specified time. For temporary importing to the U.S., ATA carnets may be used on items including commercial samples, professional equipment and advertising materials.

Costs associated in obtaining a camet include:

1. a non-refundable processing fee ranging from US$120 to US$250, depending on the shipment value;

2. a security deposit, usually 40% of the merchandise value, in the form of a certified check or surety bond.

Tips: 1. For information on obtaining an ATA Carnet in the U.S., contact US Council of the ICC (Tel: 212-3 54-4480; Fax: 212-944-0012).

2. "Importers Manual USA" published by World Trade Press (Tel: 415-454-9934; Fax: 415-453-7980) provides essential information and details on regulations for importing to the U.S.

1.6 Export Elements

A. Export license - two types of export licenses are available, as described below:

1. General license: the general license is automatically granted by the U.S. government to U.S. exporters

(i.e., exporters are not required to file any application for such license) for a wide range of product categories. The exporter must complete a shipper's export declaration (SED) if the total shipment value is more than US$2,500.

2. Individual validated license (IVL): the IVL is a specific grant of authority from the U.S. government to a particular exporter to export a specified quantity of a product to a destination. Basically, an WL is required for products such as weapons and hi-tech goods that may be used against the U.S. or its allies, or for commodities in short supply in the U.S. If an IVL is required, the exporter must prepare a form BXA-622P, "Application for Export License", and submit to the BXA (below) administering IVLS. If the application is approved., a Validated Export License (VEL) with an authorization number will be issued to the applicant. All goods exported under an IVL must be accompanied by an Shipper's Export Declaration (SED).

Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) 
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW 
Washington DC 20230
Tel: 202-482-2721 Fax: 202-482-2387

B. ISO 9000:

ISO is a series of voluntary international quality standards. Adoption of ISO 9000 has become a for doing business internationally. In order to conform to international standards, exporters generally prepare the ISO 9000 certification(s) for the goods to be exported.

Tips 

1. "a Basic Guide to Exporting", published by the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides introduction and essential information for exporting from the United States to other countries. A copy may be obtained from World Trade Press (Tel: 415-454-9934; Fax: 415-453-7980).

2. Exporters' Encyclopedia" published by Dun & Bradstreet Information Services (Tel: 800-526-065 1,

Fax: 201-605-691 1), contains analysis of 220 export markets. Coverage includes U.S. and foreign agencies, international trade associations, key contacts, marketing data, etc.

3. The 1996 U.S. Export Administration Regulations, prepared by the BXA of Department of Commerce, is available for subscription. For more information, call National Technical Information Service (NTIS) at Tel: 703-487-4630, or Fax: 703-321-9467.

4. The Trade Information Center (Tel: 800-USA-TRADE, 800-872-8723) is the contact point for information on federal export programs. The Center provides export counseling covering a wide range of issues including how to begin exporting, export financing, documentation, seminars and conferences, and overseas trade events. The Center also maintains state files which includes information on export assistance offered by local economic development agencies, world trade centers & chamber of commerce

 

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