2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics

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Get Sports Equipment & Gear Through U.K. Customs Without a Hitch

The Merchandise Passport for the London Olympics and Paralympics

Many travel stresses are beyond our control but the ATA Carnet customs document assures the Olympic and Paralympic teams that their sports gear and equipment will clear U.K. Customs without delay or unnecessary cost.

As ATA Carnet Specialists, CIB prepares documentation for equipment, gear and livestock clearing U.K. Customs for the 2012 Olympics. In addition to the ATA Carnet:

• If you are shipping cargo you will need Form C 21.
• If you are hand carrying items you will need Form C 108.
• If you are using a freight forwarder other than UPS, refer them to the official Customs & Freight Manual.

In addition to issuing an accurate, compliant export/import document, these services are part of our customer service at no additional cost:

• Information on valuation especially of customized or custom-built equipment,
• Consultation on proper description of items to be shipped or hand-carried,
• Coordination of ATA Carnet document delivery with scheduled travel itinerary,
• Seamless integration with the team freight forwarder or logistics provider such as UPS,
• Detailed instructions on presentation of the ATA Carnet to U.S. and foreign customs, and
• 24/7 toll-free telephone customer service - 0.800.4CARNETS (international toll-free calls are AT&T).

Many sports organizations rely on CIB's carnet expertise:

Avoid paying duties or VAT (tax) on the gear or equipment that is temporarily imported to London for the Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Proper documentation, such as an ATA Carnet, for temporarily imported equipment can save time and money and assure that the kayak, rifle, sailboat or beloved horse will clear customs and arrive at the Olympic Village on time.

See a list of sports gear and equipment allowable on an ATA Carnet.