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STEP THREE: Bringing Equipment into the U.S.
There are two ways to bring equipment into the United States:
· ATA Carnet - Essentially a passport for your equipment. Over 75 countries are part of the Carnet agreement, which will save you time in entering and exiting the U.S. Upon entry you will need to leave a deposit against the value of the equipment, which is refunded when you leave. For more information and a list of ATA Carnet signatory countries, visit the United States Council for International Business website www.uscib.org. Once you have determined that your country is an ATA Carnet agreement country, you will need to get in touch with the National Guaranteeing Association IN YOUR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. DO NOT APPLY FOR A CARNET IN THE U.S. The Guaranteeing Association for your country can be found at .
· Temporary Importation Entry (T.I.E.) - For productions coming from non-ATA Carnet countries, you will need to hire a U.S. Customs Broker, who is licensed by the U.S Department of the Treasury, to put together a Temporary Importation Entry package. Customs Brokers are the only people who can do this. To find a Customs Broker, visit for our list of Production Guides, which lists customs brokers that serve the production industry by clicking here.
Every point of entry is managed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security and has an entry point office. The Field Operations Office for all New York City area entry points can be contacted at (646) 733-3100 and is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST. Regardless of whether you bring equipment in under ATA Carnet or T.I.E., all entry points will inspect and verify that the equipment is safe by x-ray, personal inspection and other means. Notify them ahead of time when you will be arriving by calling the field office at (646) 733-3100. Be prepared with an inventory list of the equipment you are bringing into the country. Be patient: thorough inspection is compulsory and can take some time. Your cooperation is required and patience is appreciated.
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