ATA Carnet acceptance and customs procedures for equipment import to Brazil

Gear

ZephyrCan I fly my Alexa or RED on a Zephyr?389

Master SeriesIs a used Master Series rig worth buying as a first big rig?191

BFDHow do I power my BFD receiver from my camera or sled?186

VoltCan I retrofit a Volt onto my existing sled or gimbal?168

ArtemisHow do I power my camera and accessories from an Artemis sled?166

MDRWhere can I mount my Preston MDR on my rig?143

ModulusIs there a Modulus option for HD wireless video?141

G-70Will my G-70 fit my vest, gimbal or sled?126

FI+ZCan I control iris and zoom wirelessly, not just focus?60

HU3Where can I get my HU3 repaired, refurbished or repainted?60

CineLiveHow do I pack and case my CineLive rig for transport?54

G-70XHow does the G-70X compare to Pro Titan, Xarm and other arms?46

Trinity 2Is Trinity 2 SUP 3.0 firmware safe to install or buggy?46

Ultra VestWhich vest should I choose for my body size, comfort and operator type?39

2017From a Facebook group: Steadicam operators group

Brazil acceded to the ATA Carnet agreement in 2016, but some operators reported that customs officials did not recognize or apply it.
An alternative to the ATA Carnet is declaring equipment with a double list and local deposit, though this method is expensive and refund certainty is unclear.
One operator brought an ATA Carnet to São Paulo but customs officials disregarded it and instead manually typed every serial number into a list, a process taking approximately one hour; the printed list was then stamped and filed.
Best practice involves carrying a complete digital equipment list with all serial numbers, and allowing substantial time at customs for documentation.

Acceptance of ATA Carnets varies by port of entry and individual customs officials' procedures in Brazil.
Local deposit procedures and refund policies differ and depend on the specific customs authority involved.