The carnet is a contract with a bond. You either return it with proof you've returned the vehicle to it's country of origin, or you return it with proof you've imported it (which means you pay various taxes), or you forfeit part or all of it in leiu of such taxes.
If you don't get a carnet, you are not subject to such a contract. The same applies to the IDP. In theory, if you don't have a carnet, they may charge you temporary import fees.
In theory you can pay the import duties using a private promissory note (legal tender in most countries), and maybe even get a refund at the exit border.
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