Machinery (Non-Electrical)

• Manufacturer’s name

• Part/Model number

• Serial number

Original Paintings / Works of Art

• Artist’s name, painting title, date

• Medium (e.g. oil, watercolour, etc.)

• Artwork dimensions

Photographic / Filming Equipment

• Manufacturer’s name, Part/Model number, Serial number

Jewellery and Articles of Precious Metal / Stones

• Stock numbers

• Carat weights of all gold and stones, individual gram weights of all pieces to be shown

• Earrings and cufflinks are shown as pairs

Engine Machinery

• Vehicle Type

• Engine number, Chassis number, Registration number

• Vehicles are not to be driven on the open road – they are to be used for racing events or exhibitions - cars being driven on the open road require a CPD carnet 

• Cranes or earth-moving machines are prohibited.

• Vehicles going to the USA must have a letter from the US Customs confirming that a carnet will be accepted before LCCI will issue it.

• Specially adapted vehicles, e.g. mobile laboratories or vans kitted out with TV outside broadcast equipment, are permitted, but all items inside must be itemised individually.

Electric/Electronic + Scientific Equipment, Video Equipment

• Manufacturer’s Name, Part/Model number, Serial number

• Includes medical equipment

• The word ‘kit’ as a description is not permitted on a carnet – all the components must be itemised

• Cables can be shown as a set if they have a low value

Stamps

• Type, Country of Origin, Value

• A copy of the catalogue can be stamped with the carnet number and travel with the carnet as backup

• This does not mean that the list itself can be vague – the catalogue must not be attached to the front cover, as it does not form part of the list

Yachts + Boats

• Type, Name or Identifying numbers, Engine number

• Like vehicles, for competitions or exhibitions only – not for personal use

Books

• Title, Author/Publisher, Year

Caravans

• Type, Chassis number

• For exhibitions/demonstrations only – not to be taken to ‘live’ in

• If it is specially fitted out, all the items inside must be itemised

Display Stands

• Includes panels and all exhibition items

• Makes must be shown, or state ‘custom made’ or ‘unbranded’ if that is what they are

• All panels, furniture, carpet, poles, and shelving must show dimensions

• Exhibition stands must show the manufacturer’s name and dimensions when set up

• Stationery items, brochures, leaflets, hand-outs, etc. must not go on the list – they are consumables and will not all necessarily be coming back to the UK

Clothing

• Make + Style number, Material, Colour

• Size if possible, retail value, unless unfinished samples

• Shoes, socks, and gloves are shown as 1 pr (unless they are singles)

• If no style numbers, items can be labelled with the corresponding number from column one

Furniture + Furnishings

• Make, Type

• Dimensions

Hand Tools

• Manufacturer’s Name, Model number

• Serial No for all electrical tools

• Tool Kits valued > £150 must show the number of pieces in column 2, and a weight

• Tool kits valued < £150 need only show a weight

Hides, Skin, Furs and Leather Goods

• Size, Area, Weight

• Style numbers if they are articles of clothing

Livestock

• Mainly horses for show jumping competitions, etc.

• Horse’s Name, Breed, Height ( in hands), Passport Number

Concert + Musical Equipment (Electric/Electronic)

• Manufacturer’s Name, Serial number, Model number

Computer Equipment

• Manufacturer’s Name, Model No, Serial No

• Systems comprising separate parts should be shown thus:

• Compaq Desk Pro comprising:

  • Keyboard S/N _______

  • Monitor S/N _______

  • Mouse S/N _______- Cables can be shown as a set

Theatrical Effects

• It should be made clear in the comments box that the items are props and costumes

• Any staging materials should have their dimensions shown

Carpets and Rugs

• Size, Colour and Name (if applicable)

• Weight and number of knots

• The Chamber will require copies of the Customs Entry Forms for their files to confirm that duties have been paid in the UK, and a letter from the company confirming that the values shown are the true commercial values

Catering Equipment

• Manufacturer’s names, Serial Numbers (if applicable)

Toys

• Manufacturer’s names, Serial Numbers (if applicable)

Sports Equipment

• Manufacturer’s names, Model numbers, Serial numbers

• Includes sporting guns

Imitation / Costume Jewellery

• Material

• It should be made clear that the tones are fakes

Loose Precious Stones

• Must be placed in sealable packets and itemised by packet

• Carat weights and Gram Weights are set out as follows :

  • 1. Loose Diamonds – 30 (25cts)

  • 2. Loose Rubies – 16 (32 cts)

• A signed declaration must be typed at the end of each list: ‘We certify that the stones are in sealable packets and that the values shown are the true commercial sale values’

Footwear

• Make, Material, Colour, Style number (if applicable)

Concert + Musical Equipment (non-electric)

• Make, Type, Serial Numbers

• Sheet music can be shown as one set