Category: UNESCO

ARTISTS LINKS FOR SHIPPING

26/4/2017

ARTWORK LINKS FOR SHIPPING - CUSTOMS -
UNESCO AGREEMENT - DUTY - VAT etc

Important Information for Artists!

the following links are either in German or English
recommended Google Website Translator:
http://itools.com/tool/google-translate-web-page-translator

ARTISTS CAN AVOID CUSTOMS HOLDS AND DUTIES:
APPLY THESE CODES WHEN SHIPPING YOUR ART INTERNATIONALLY:
https://artistmarketingresources.com/2013/01/02/artists-can-avoid-customs-holds-and-duties-apply-these-codes-when-shipping-your-art-internationally/

UNESCO AGREEMENT - exemption from customs duties and other charges:
http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=15224&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

Pertaining to Artwork - Annex B says:

Works of art and collectors' pieces of an educational, scientific or cultural character

(i) Paintings and drawings, whatever the nature of the materials on which they have been executed entirely by hand, including copies executed by hand, but excluding manufactured decorated wares.

(ii) Ceramics and mosaics on wood, being original works of art.

(iii) Collectors' pieces and objects of art consigned to galleries, museums-and other institutions approved by the competent authorities of the importing country for the purpose of duty-free entry of those types of materials, on condition they are not resold.

Carnet ATA - Wikipedia:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnet_ATA

What is a Carnet (US website, english):
http://www.atacarnet.com/what-carnet

Carnet Definition
A Carnet or ATA Carnet (pronounced kar-nay) is an international customs and temporary export-import document. It is used to clear customs in 86 countries and territories without paying duties and import taxes on merchandise that will be re-exported within 12 months*. Carnets are also known as Merchandise Passports or Passports for Goods.

PLEASE NOTE:
The links below are examples from Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
You will need to contact your local Chamber of Commerce about how to obtain a Carnet ATA