The Carnet De Passages En Douane (CPD), is the international customs document which covers the temporary admission of vehicles. It is still required today in numerous countries around the world for the temporary admission of private automobiles, commercial vehicles or other categories of motor vehicles.

The CPD is used within the framework of the United Nations Customs Conventions of 1954 and 1956, which cover, respectively, the temporary importation of private and commercial road vehicles. The CPD also forms part of the 1990 Istanbul Convention, administered by the World Customs Organization. Under these international conventions, the CPD facilitates the temporary importation of motor vehicles by providing security for the payment of any customs duties and import taxes chargeable should the vehicles not be re-exported.

The CPD provides the assurance that the vehicle it accompanies is covered by an internationally valid guarantee. The CPD, which is normally valid for one year, may be used during its period of validity in the countries where the document is required or where it may facilitate entry formalities. The period of temporary importation is fixed by the laws or regulations of the country visited.

The CPD system eliminates the need for cash deposit and reimbursement formalities as well as national temporary importation documents. It also helps to ensure that travellers and their vehicles can cross national borders with greater ease, fewer formalities, and without on-the-spot payment of additional fees or guarantees.

Issuing and Guaranteeing Authority - AA Singapore

• AAS, as part of the FIA customs documents network, is authorized to issue and guarantee CPDs as a guaranteeing association. The FIA is an international non-governmental organization comprising 143 member associations in 102 countries around the world.
• As the guaranteeing association, AAS fulfils the role of guaranteeing the CPD. AAS will endorse the CPD when the holder produces the document at our office upon the arrival and departure of the vehicle.
• AAS must undertake to pay to its customs authorities the import duties and taxes levied by those authorities due to the non re-exportation of a vehicle temporarily imported under cover of the CPD.

APPLICATION OF CARNET DE PASSAGES EN DOUANE

Eligibility of CPD Applicant

• Applicant must be an AAS member.
• The vehicle must only be used for touring purposes while visiting a foreign country (i.e. temporary importation to another country).
• Vehicle must be a Singapore-registered private passenger car or motorcycle.
• Vehicle must be re-exported to Singapore before the expiry date of the Carnet.

Application Procedures

• The CPD is available only at AA Singapore Head Office, AA Centre Level 1.
• To apply for a CPD, you need to produce an original vehicle registration log card/book, vehicle licence disc showing validity of the Road Tax, original passport, any shipping confirmation stating date of departure (e.g Bill of Lading) and Banker's Guarantee. The administration fee is $107.00 (inclusive of 7% GST). You would also need to fill up an application form.
• The CPD takes about 28 days to be processed. The CPD is valid for one year from the date of issue.
• Third party insurance coverage for Malaysia and within 50 miles of the border between Thailand and Malaysia can be obtained from AAS. For other countries, insurance coverage is obtainable from the insurance houses in the respective countries.
• If you require to extend the CPD, you may request through the guaranteeing association in the country you are visiting. The guaranteeing association will transmit this request to its customs authorities and complete the necessary procedures. AAS may authorize extension of validity for not more than 3 months.

Loss of CPD

• If a CPD is lost or stolen abroad while the vehicle is abroad, a replacement CPD may be delivered by AAS. The validity date of a replacement CPD must be the same as that of the original CPD.

GUARANTEEING OF CARNET DE PASSAGES EN DOUANE

Guaranteeing Procedures

• The CPD holder is required to visit AA Singapore Head Office, AA Centre Level 1. on the day of arrival and departure of his vehicle.
• For a foreign vehicle to be driven in Singapore, an International Circulation Permit (ICP) is needed.
• To apply for a ICP, you need to produce a valid AIT Carnet De Passages En Douane, vehicle registration card, Bill Of Lading (Ship) / Airway Bill (Air), Passport (Holder) and valid third party insurance coverage. The administration fee is $ 10.70 (inclusive of 7% GST). You would also need to fill up an application form.
• The ICP is issued on the spot. The ICP is valid for a maximum of 90 days from the date of issue.
• The third party insurance coverage for Singapore can be obtained from AAS.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• The CPD has to be endorsed by the Singapore Customs at BOTH Customs Entry and Exit Points in Singapore. Failure to do either would constitute an offence and the CPD holder would be liable for a fine imposed for the non-compliance under Customs Act Cap 70 Section 27(1).
• Driving without the ICP in Singapore is considered a serious traffic violation and offenders may be heavily fined by the Land Transport Authority (traffic authorities).
• The CPD holder must leave Singapore before the expiry date of the ICP , i.e, at the latest within 90 days from the date of importation.

LIST OF COUNTRIES WHERE THE CPD IS REQUIRED