Moving AI accelerator hardware, H100s, or high-performance GPUs internationally? An ATA Carnet covers the customs documentation side — but AI chips also require export control compliance. Here's what you need to know.
Get Your CarnetAdvanced AI chips — NVIDIA H100, H200, Blackwell-series GPUs, and comparable accelerators — are subject to US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). An ATA Carnet handles the customs duty side; export control compliance is a separate requirement that must be addressed in parallel.
An ATA Carnet proves your AI hardware is a temporary demo or test import — not a sale — which can simplify customs and duty treatment at the destination country.
Advanced AI chips typically require a BIS export license (or license exception) before they can leave the US, regardless of whether a carnet is used. Consult an export compliance attorney.
If your AI hardware is cleared for export to the destination country, a carnet is the correct document to handle temporary duty-free import — for demos, benchmarks, or trade shows.
Advanced AI accelerator chips (NVIDIA H100, H200, A100, AMD MI300X, and similar) are subject to US Export Administration Regulations. Before moving this hardware internationally — even temporarily — you must:
An ATA Carnet handles customs duties only — it does not substitute for export control compliance.
We understand advanced computing hardware and can help classify and document AI systems correctly for customs purposes.
We help you understand the distinction between customs documentation (our specialty) and export control compliance (requiring legal counsel).
Once your export compliance is cleared, we process your carnet quickly so demo timelines aren't delayed.
For export-cleared hardware, one carnet covers demos across multiple countries on a single international circuit.