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I'm trying to gather info on the middle east. A gentlemen traveling from Scotland said that he was asked for one at every Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon, but officially it is only recommended and not required. This means that you have to buy temp insurance as well as a temp carnet for these countries, but NO big cash deposit?

My plans were to continue through Egypt and back to Europe via Northern Africa, but I am now re-thinking that. I am on a bit of a tight budget, and my Canadian carnet costs over $600. As much as I want to see Egypt, I may loop down into the middle east and back out the way I came, or perhaps ferry across to Greece...?

While were on the subject, is it possible to re-enter Jordan from Israel if you have a double entry visa, or to head up to Lebanon and leave Israel there. All these countries seem to instantly deny you entry if you have an Israel stamp, or seemingly if your coming from Israel, which is why I planned to exit to Egypt. Thoughts? Thanks
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USA carnet
Hi,

Just thought I'd share my US customs experience with my fellow travellers.
I am a UK citizen working in Kuwait and took a Kuwait registered BMW GSA to USA , togehter with the Kuwait issued Carnet (just in case).

The chief customs officer took one look at the back of the carnet, and cause it did not list USA as one of the countries under Americas, he refused to accept the carnet and ask me to find somebody who would issue me a temporary import bond.

To cut a LONG story short, his colleague researched on the UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISION website Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and found article 9804.0035 which CLEARLY states the vehicle is to be free of customs duty. They then swiftly signed all the necessary paperwork and i waas on my way, with a copy of the article.

Hope this helps somebody.
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Hi,

Just thought I'd share my US customs experience with my fellow travellers.
I am a UK citizen working in Kuwait and took a Kuwait registered BMW GSA to USA , togehter with the Kuwait issued Carnet (just in case).

The chief customs officer took one look at the back of the carnet, and cause it did not list USA as one of the countries under Americas, he refused to accept the carnet and ask me to find somebody who would issue me a temporary import bond.

To cut a LONG story short, his colleague researched on the UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISION website Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and found article 9804.0035 which CLEARLY states the vehicle is to be free of customs duty. They then swiftly signed all the necessary paperwork and i waas on my way, with a copy of the article.

Hope this helps somebody.
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Good piece of info, thanks!

BUT: the first mistake was showing the carnet at all!

Rule 1 of international travel: show them what they ask for, nothing more, and
Rule 2: answer questions, don't ask them.

Note that the carnet is NOT required AT ALL in the Americas. If you have one, you MAY save a LITTLE money and time in a FEW South American countries - but definitely not worth getting one if you don't need it for Africa or somewhere that does require it.

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