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The Chamber provides membership and certification services for member companies, including membership certificates, certification of invoices related to exported goods, certificates of origin, authentication of signatures pertaining to member companies&rsquo; representatives. 
 
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Membership to the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon is not compulsory and is open to Lebanese and foreign companies on a voluntary basis, considering that they are registered based on the Lebanese Commercial Law and have their headquarters within the geographical zone pertaining to the Chamber.

The Chamber provides membership and certification services for member companies, including membership certificates, certification of invoices related to exported goods, certificates of origin, authentication of signatures pertaining to member companies&rsquo; representatives.

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<h3>Main agricultural activities</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Collaborating with the regional chambers and governmental institutions for the organization and development of the agricultural sector;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Conducting regular meetings to tackle the controversial issues relating to the agriculture sector in presence of representatives from regional chambers, concerned ministries and key sectors.</li>
	<li>Lobbying role to protect interests of the agricultural sector in terms of policies, laws and trade agreements</li>
	<li>Contributing to negotiations pertaining to agriculture sector in terms of trade agreements between Lebanon and partner countries.</li>
	<li>Participating in local and international agricultural exhibitions and supporting Lebanese farmers and agro companies financially and technically to take part in these events.</li>
	<li>Collaborating with governmental and international institutions in planning and implementing agricultural development programs;</li>
	<li>Providing information pertaining to agricultural sector covering export markets, trade agreement, products specifications requirements, statistics and legislations. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The agriculture department operates under the guidance of the Agriculture Committee at the Federation of the Lebanese Chambers which regroups representatives from the four regional chambers in addition to the concerned private and public institutions. 
 
The Chamber&rsquo;s agricultural mission encompasses defending the interests of Lebanese agricultural SMEs through monitoring policies and trade agreements, taking part in development programs, organizing the Lebanese participation in international fairs and responding to information requests.&nbsp;

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<h3 style="text-align:justify">Benefits</h3>

With the ATA Carnet, exhibitors, salespeople, artists, athletes, TV crews, technicians, event participants and business travelers may:

<ul>
	<li>Travel through customs without paying import duties, taxes at each customs border office;</li>
	<li>Use one unified customs document for all declarations at home country and abroad;</li>
	<li>Use single document for multiple destinations and trips throughout its maximum one-year validity;</li>
	<li>Reduces costs to exporters by eliminating value-added tax (VAT) and customs duties.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>ATA Carnet holders are not required to post securities with customs.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Customs authorities accept ATA Carnets in accordance with the scope of application that they ratified. The goods must not go through any changes while situated in the country of temporary importation.

ATA Carnets cover almost everything except perishable goods, consumable items, and goods for processing or repair.

ATA Carnets mainly cover:

<ul dir="ltr">
	<li>Goods for use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions, and sports events;</li>
	<li>Professional equipment;</li>
	<li>Commercial samples;</li>
</ul>

ATA Carnets are accepted in approximately 80 countries/customs territories. The full list is available here <a href="https://iccwbo.org/resources-for-business/ata-carnet/ata-carnet-country/">https://iccwbo.org/resources-for-business/ata-carnet/ata-carnet-country/</a>.

<h3>How to apply</h3>

Completing the Application Form and the General List of Goods:

<ol>
	<li>The ATA Carnet is issued to an applicant (company or individual) who is established in Lebanon. In addition to the holder of an ATA Carnet, a representative (person or company who will present the Carnet to Customs) authorized by the holder may also use the ATA Carnet.</li>
	<li>The applicant must download and fill in the electronic ATA Carnet application form from the CCIA-BML Website (https://www.ccib.org.lb/en/services/ata-carnet).</li>
	<li>The applicant must send by e-mail (atacarnet@ccib.org.lb) the application form and the General List of Goods duly filled in to the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (CCIA-BML) at least five working days prior to the planned journey.</li>
	<li>The applicant should provide the CCIA-BML with the printed and signed application form, deposit the amount of the ATA guarantee, pays the ATA Carnet issuing fees, and receive his ATA Carnet.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>

 
The ATA Carnet is completed and printed at the Chamber of Commerce electronically, by printing the information submitted by the applicant in the electronic application and the General List of Goods into the ATA Carnet form, at the sole responsibility of the applicant in terms of correctness and accuracy of information provided.

<h3>Fees</h3>

Fees for Chamber members:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>For one trip: USD 200&nbsp;</li>
	<li>For each extra trip: USD 50 (up to three extra trips per ATA Carnet)</li>
</ul>

Fees for non-Chamber members:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>For one trip: USD 400</li>
	<li>For each extra trip: USD 100 (up to three extra trips per ATA Carnet)</li>
</ul>

<h3>Downloads</h3>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://uploads.ccib.org.lb/ATACARNETAPPLICATIONFORM.docx">ATA Carnet Application Form</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://uploads.ccib.org.lb/ATACarnet GeneralList.xlsx">ATA Carnet General List</a></li>
</ul>

Established under the ATA Convention as a trade facilitation tool, the ATA Carnet, commonly referred to as the &ldquo;Passport for Goods&rdquo; is an international customs document that simplify and unify customs border crossing regulations for duty-free and tax-free temporary import and export of goods for up to one year. 
The initials &ldquo;ATA&rdquo; are an acronym of the French and English words &ldquo;Admission Temporaire / Temporary Admission&rdquo;. 
The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (CCIA-BML) is the exclusive issuing and guaranteeing body of ATA Carnets in Lebanon.

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<h3>Pillars</h3>

The TIR System is based on the following six pillars:

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Secure vehicles or containers: Goods should be transported in secure vehicles or containers;</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">International Chain of Guarantee: Duties and taxes &quot;at risk&quot; during the journey should be covered by an internationally valid guarantee;</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">TIR Carnet: Goods should be accompanied by the TIR Carnet taken into charge in the country of departure serving as a control customs document in the countries of departure, transit, and destination.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Mutual recognition of customs controls: Customs control measures taken in the country of departure are accepted by the countries of transit and destination.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Controlled access: Access to the TIR system for National Issuing and Guaranteeing Associations is given by the competent National Authorities, and for transport operators, by the National Customs Authorities and the National Association.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Safe TIR Electronic Termination of TIR operations.</li>
</ul>

<h3 style="text-align:justify">Benefits</h3>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:justify">TIR allows the goods forming the subject of the transaction between private entities to be put into tax-free circulation between two or more countries.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">As customs control measures are taken in the country of departure and are accepted by all countries of transit and destination, there is no need for physical controls at the border; customs must only inspect the TIR seals. This means that more transports can pass through borders every day, cutting the cost and time of transport for traders and in turn reducing prices for millions of end users around the world. TIR has been shown to cut transport times by up to 80% and costs by up to 38%.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">TIR offers the guarantee that, if the goods &quot;disappear&quot; on their territory, they can recover from the chain of guarantee the total amount of the Customs duties up to a maximum of US $ 50,000 per TIR Carnet.</li>
</ul>

<h3>How to apply</h3>

Before applying for any TIR Carnet, transport companies must first adhere to the TIR Regime at the Chamber.

To apply, kindly follow the steps below:

First Stage: Adherence to the TIR Regime

To complete this stage, the applicant is required to:

<ol>
	<li>Submit a written application for adherence to the TIR Regime.</li>
	<li>Complete and sign the TIR Regime adhesion application form, and provide the following documents:
	<ul>
		<li>Certificate of membership to the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.</li>
		<li>List of correspondents outside Lebanon.</li>
		<li>Copy of the Statutory Auditor&rsquo;s report for the last two financial years.</li>
		<li>Bank reference letter.</li>
		<li>List indicating the number and specifications of trucks and/or trailers owned by the transport company and approved under the TIR regime.</li>
		<li>Valid transport license from the Lebanese Ministry of Transport and Public Works, or similar.</li>
		<li>Transport vehicles registration documents</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Obtain the approval of the TIR Committee at the Chamber and the Lebanese Customs Authorities.</li>
	<li>Provide the required guarantee / security deposit, in accordance with TIR regulations.</li>
</ol>

Upon approval, the transport company becomes authorized to operate under the TIR Regime.

Second Stage: Application for TIR Carnets

Once adherence to the TIR Regime is approved, the authorized operator may apply for the issuance of TIR Carnets.

To apply for TIR Carnets, the applicant must:

<ol>
	<li>Submit a written request to the TIR Department indicating the number and type of TIR Carnets required.</li>
	<li>Pay the applicable TIR Carnet issuance fees.</li>
</ol>

Following verification and approval, the TIR Carnets will be issued and made available for collection from the Chamber.

<h3>Fees</h3>

<ul>
	<li>USD 100 (6 volets)</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">USD 150 (14 volets)</li>
</ul>

TIR is the only global transit system that enables goods to be shipped from a country of origin, through transit countries, to a country of destination in sealed load compartments that are controlled by customs via a multilateral, mutually recognized system. It is the easiest, safest and most reliable way to move goods across multiple international borders, saving time and money for transport operators and customs authorities.

The TIR Carnet is an international customs document that allows speeding up border crossing for goods transiting by road. The initials &ldquo;TIR&rdquo; stand for &quot;Transports Internationaux Routiers&quot;.

The Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon is in charge of issuing and guaranteeing TIR Carnets in Lebanon since year 2000.

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) <a href="https://www.iru.org/">https://www.iru.org/</a> in Geneva, mandated by the United Nations has been administrating the TIR Convention since 1953, which includes 77 contracting parties around the world (<a href="https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&amp;mtdsg_no=XI-A-16&amp;chapter=11&amp;clang=_en">list of TIR countries</a>)

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