什么是临时进口？1

Whether you're shipping paintings for an art show or sending equipment for repair – temporary import is useful as it allows goods like exhibition items or sports gear into a country for a short period of time.论您是为艺术展运送画作还是寄送设备进行维修，临时进口都很有用，因为它允许展览物品或运动器材等货物在短时间内进入一个国家。

Since the goods will only be in the country temporarily, and will not enter that country’s market, they are exempt from import duties. 无由于这些货物只会暂时留在该国，并不会进入该国市场，因此免征进口关税。

What are the two categories of temporary import?
临时进口的两种类别是什么？

Temporary import allows goods to be brought into a country for a brief period of time. 临时进口允许货物在短时间内进入一个国家。

It’s beneficial for businesses who ship internationally because the import duties are totally or partially suspended.
这对国际运输的企业有利，因为进口关税完全或部分暂停。

There are different types of temporary import depending on the goods and reason for shipping. 根据货物和运输原因的不同，临时进口有不同的类型。

The first step in understanding which one applies to your goods is defining whether the products you are shipping will return unchanged or if they will be modified in some way.了解哪种适用于您的货物的第一步是确定您运输的产品是保持不变返回还是会以某种方式被修改。

Temporary import (unchanged)
临时进口（不变）

If you plan to re-export your goods unchanged, you can make use of temporary import under ATA Carnet, 如果您计划在不更改的情况下重新出口货物，可以使用 ATA 单证册下的临时进口、

Standard Temporary Import or Temporary Import under Bond.
标准临时进口或保税临时进口。

This is useful for shipping artwork for exhibitions, promotional materials for trade shows or sports equipment for training or competition.
这对于运送展览艺术品、贸易展览的宣传材料或训练或比赛的体育设备很有用。

What are the conditions of temporary import (unchanged)?
临时进口（不变）的条件是什么？

The conditions depend on the goods and vary for each country. Some general conditions that often apply are:

- The goods must remain unchanged. They cannot be altered or processed without permission from customs authorities.

货物必须保持不变。未经海关当局许可，不得更改或加工。

- The goods must leave the country within a set amount of time – usually (but not always) 12 months 货物必须在规定的时间内离开该国——通常（但不总是）为 12 个月

- The goods cannot be sold, leased, hired, given away or disposed of without informing the customs authorities 货物在未通知海关当局的情况下不得出售、租赁、出租、赠送或处置

-If you're shipping goods to be repaired, altered or processed, you can make use of Temporary Processing procedure.
如果您要运送需要维修、改装或加工的货物，可以使用临时加工程序。*

Which goods can be shipped under temporary import (unchanged)?
哪些货物可以在临时进口下运输（不变）？

Examples of goods include:

- Commercial samples – e.g. clothing, shoes or homeware samples

商业样品——例如服装、鞋子或家居用品样品

- Exhibition items – e.g. artworks, cultural objects or display materials for exhibitions, trade shows or public events

展览物品——例如艺术品、文化物品或展览、贸易展或公共活动的展示材料

- Entertainment items – e.g. musical instruments, stage theatre props, and photographic, video or film material

娱乐项目——例如乐器、舞台剧道具以及摄影、视频或电影材料

- Professional or scientific equipment – e.g. tools or instruments used for testing, exploration, manufacturing or repairs

专业或科学设备——例如用于测试、探索、制造或维修的工具或仪器

- Private touring vehicles – e.g. cars, motorcycles and motorhomes for temporary visitors such as tourists

私人旅游车辆——例如汽车、摩托车和房车，供游客等临时访客使用

- Sports equipment – e.g. skis or golf clubs

体育器材——例如滑雪板或高尔夫球杆