SECTION 3
TIR CARNETS USED FOR TRANSPORTING
HEAVY OR BULKY GOODS
1. Heavy or bulky goods are defined in the TIR Convention as "any heavy or bulky objects which because of its weight. Size or nature is not normally carried in a closed vehicle or closed container" .

2. Customs Authorities at the office of departure have the discretion to permit heavy or bulky goods to be carried by means of non – sealed vehicles or containers .you do not require a certificate of approval for road vehicles or containers used for the carriage of heavy or bulky goods ( ART 29 ) .

3. if you intend to transport heavy or bulky goods which cannot be carried in a closed vehicle or closed container you should advice your Association when ordering TIRCarnets for these type of journeys . They will then issue you with a TIR Carnet endorsed in bold letters on the cover & all "volts " with the words " Heavy or Bulky Goods " in English or " Merchandises Pondereuses ou Voluminous " in French . TIR Carnets so endorsed are sometimes referred to as "open TIR Carnets" .

4. There are no other special procedures, guarantee or insurance requirements relating to the issue of TIR Carnets for the carriage of heavy or bulky goods .

SECTION 4
PROHIBITED AND HIGH RISK GOODS

1. The carriage of certain goods is completely prohibited under TIR Carnet, other goods are designated " HIGH RISK " and can only be transported under strict rules and procedures . The details are set out below.

(a) Goods prohibited from transport under TIR Carnets in all contracting countries irrespective of the quantities carried or the Duty values:

(i) Alcohol and derived products except for beer or wine HS Codes 22.07.10 and 22:08:

(ii) tobacco and derived products except for raw tobacco . HS Codes 24.02.10,
24.02.20 and 24.03.10.

(b) Goods prohibited from transport under TIR Carnets only in EU Member States irrespective of the quantities carried or the Duty values:

HS Description

EX 01.02 Live bovine animals , working animals , animals
For slaughter and pure bred bred breeding animals

02.02 Meat of bovine animals, frozen

04.02 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added
Sugar or other sweetening matter

04.05 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk

04.06 Cheese and curd

08.03 Bananas , including plantains , fresh or dried

10.01 Cereals ( wheat ) and ( meslin )

Rye 10.02

Suger 17.01


EX. 22.07 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic
Strength by volume of %80 or higher

Spirits, liqueurs and spirituous ever ages EX 22.08

( c ) Goods currently designated " High Risk " under IRU rules :

- meats of any type and origin , including livestock :

- milk , powdered milk including powdered milk for infants :

-- butter and margarine :

sugar -

For all the full 4 HS Codes relating to the above goods see page 9 .
2. The rules relating to "High Risk " goods listed under (c ) above apply where these constitute more than 10% of the load carrying capacity of the vehicle by weight .
3. you may transport " High Risk " goods under ordinary TIR Carnets only if you have lodged an additional guarantee for a sum equal to usd 50,000 ( bank guarantee , insurance policy , cash or other surety ) with the Association which issues your TIR Carnets ( see Section 10 ).
4. When ordering TIR Carnets you must tell your Association how many are required for the carriage of " High Risk " goods , these TIR Carnets will then be issued with the letters MHR / HVG stamped on the yellow manifest .
5. If , due to unforeseen operational requirements , you need to use a TIR Carnets which has not previously been endorsed MHR/ HVG you may use it to carry " High Risk " goods provided you notify the Association of the TIR Carnet number and ensure it can easily be identified when it is returned to the Association . if you wish you can endorse the TIR Carnet yourself but only on the yellow manifest .
6. In no circumstances can " High Risk " goods be transported without the additional guarantee in place .
7. Additionally , you must observe the following precautions when transporting " High Risk " goods .

( a ) Never accept any instruction to change the itinerary or Customs office of destination .
in the event of any difficulty the driver should be instructed to return to the place of loading or place the goods under Customs control .
(b ) When returning the TIR Carnet to the Association include copies of all documents
( including the CMR or an equivalent document for own account operators ) which show the goods have been properly delivered and discharged .

SECTION 4 PROHIBITED AND HIGH GOODS

Failure to observe these requirements can lead to claims and possible exclusion from the TIR scheme . if you are in any doubt about the status of the goods you are intending to carry please check with your Association .