TIR Carnet

The TIR System is based on the following six pillars:

• Secure vehicles or containers: Goods should be transported in secure vehicles or containers;
• International Chain of Guarantee: Duties and taxes "at risk" during the journey should be covered by an internationally valid guarantee;
• 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.
• Mutual recognition of customs controls: Customs control measures taken in the country of departure are accepted by the countries of transit and destination.
• 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.
• Safe TIR Electronic Termination of TIR operations.

• 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.
• 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%.
• TIR offers the guarantee that, if the goods "disappear" 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.

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:

1. Submit a written application for adherence to the TIR Regime.
2. Complete and sign the TIR Regime adhesion application form, and provide the following documents:
   • Certificate of membership to the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.
   • List of correspondents outside Lebanon.
   • Copy of the Statutory Auditor’s report for the last two financial years.
   • Bank reference letter.
   • List indicating the number and specifications of trucks and/or trailers owned by the transport company and approved under the TIR regime.
   • Valid transport license from the Lebanese Ministry of Transport and Public Works, or similar.
   • Transport vehicles registration documents
3. Obtain the approval of the TIR Committee at the Chamber and the Lebanese Customs Authorities.
4. Provide the required guarantee / security deposit, in accordance with TIR regulations.

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:

1. Submit a written request to the TIR Department indicating the number and type of TIR Carnets required.
2. Pay the applicable TIR Carnet issuance fees.

Following verification and approval, the TIR Carnets will be issued and made available for collection from the Chamber.

• USD 100 (6 volets)
• USD 150 (14 volets)