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Post-Brexit: ATA Carnet

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Attention British riders! If you want to go riding inside of the EU, so in Belgium or anywhere like that, then you must read the information below. Additional paperwork is required!

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On 31 December 2020, the temporary transition arrangements in place between the EU and the UK expired affecting the movement of motorsport vehicles and equipment to the EU.

Following advice, the Auto-Cycle Union understands that an ATA Carnet will be required to temporarily move motorsport vehicles and equipment across to the border. An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that operates like a passport for your goods. It allows the temporary importation of goods into countries that are part of the ATA Carnet system (the EU and 40+ additional countries) and avoids you having to pay unnecessary taxes or duties.

ATA Carnets cover all goods that are leaving the UK and returning within a 12-month period.  They do not cover disposable goods (oil and fluids) that will be used while out of the country or items that will not be returning to the UK.

The ATA Carnet simplifies the customs procedure into a single document and makes the importation process much quicker and easier to handle. To avoid unnecessary border delays and customs checks the carnet should be acquired in advance of travel.

There are two parts to the carnet: The processing/arrangement fee of the paperwork (VATable) and the premium (non-VATable)

The Auto-Cycle Union has secured a special deal with the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) for ACU members of a fixed price processing/arrangement fee of £240+VAT. This is discounted from the standard fee of £330+VAT that non-members of the GBCC would pay.

Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce is appointed as part of a network of chambers around the country to issue ATA Carnets.

The second part of the fee is the premium. This can either be a refundable deposit of 40% of the vehicle’s value or a non-refundable insurance premium to cover the 40% proportion of the premium.

Applying for ATA Carnets

Carnets are applied for through an electronic portal called ‘E-Cert’ and processed and posted out next day delivery or made ready for same day collection.

A walkthrough of the process and further information for Auto-Cycle Union members is available here.

Please do not call the ACU with any ATA Carnet enquiries but Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce carnet specialist, Jonathan Crosbie, can be contacted by Auto-Cycle Union members on 0121 274 3217.

GBCC also offer an express ATA Carnet service for Auto-Cycle Union members for a £35+VAT premium (normally £75+VAT), and if all the information is available and correct an express carnet can be turned around in as little as one hour (Monday to Friday, 0800 to 1600).

To access the Auto-Cycle Union ATA Carnet discount with Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, please reference your 2021 ACU Club Affiliation Code and the name in which it is registered when applying.

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FLY Racing Grassroots Giveback Update

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Western Power Sports is proud to share our latest update with the FLY Racing Grassroots Giveback, a program designed to support those that need it most. With so many passionate enthusiasts hoping to continue their love for riding, opportunities to help are more important than ever. FLY Racing and grassroots effort have been synonymous since the brand’s inception in 1998. Below are a few of the projects FLY Racing joined in the months of January and February, 2024.

GIRLS JUST WANNA RIDE

ROAD 2 RECOVERY

WIDOWS SONS MRA RS

BANFF FILM FEST

TRD 

WSSA/PACIFIC LEGACY WEALTH

TREASURE VALLEY TRAIL MACHINE ASSOCIATION

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

AMA DISTRICT 38 

HOOK & LADDER

OTHG SIERRA CHAPTER

SWIMMING FOR HOPE

AMRA SERIES

AMRSTRONG EVENTS

Grand Total Donation: $112,267.00

Testimonials

“Thank you so much for this AMAZING donation to R2R! We received all the boxes last week, and I don’t have the words to explain how generous this donation is and the impact it will have on our foundation. THANK YOU!!!”

-Lori Armstead, R2R

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Video: MXGP Pre-Season Training with Jeffrey Herlings

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Join Jeffrey Herlings during his pre-season testing after his streak of injuries. Will he get back to his old form?

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Michael Mosiman joins Star Racing

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Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is happy to announce that Michael Mosiman has signed a multi-year deal that will see him join their talented 250-team line-up. The Californian will race the remaining rounds of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship Series, starting with the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West Championship and then a full season of the Pro Motocross 250MX Championship to campaign for top honours during the three-round SuperMotocross World Finals.


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Mosiman has shown strength and the pace to run up front. He took home his first 250SX win at San Diego Supercross in 2022 and finished third in the Western Regional 250 class that season. Unfortunately, injuries sidelined him from a full season last year. Back to full fitness, a re-energised Mosiman is eager to get back on track with the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team and make his debut aboard the YZ250F at Round 6 of the 250SX West Championship at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on March 23.

Jensen Hendler – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 Team Manager

“We’re excited to have Michael join the team. We’ve only been working with him for a little bit, but we feel he has the speed and can battle up front. It’s not easy to jump into a season that’s already been rolling, but we’re looking forward to seeing what he can do and are looking forward to Seattle.”

Michael Mosiman – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #76

“I am honoured to be a part of such a successful team and to be surrounded by so many driven individuals. In my short time of getting to know the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team, I have been impressed with the dedication, commitment, and passion they have for the sport and for winning. I am thrilled to be part of the organisation and am looking forward to getting back to racing. Being off the bike and away from racing for a bit has allowed me to truly reset and return stronger both physically and mentally. I think the partnership with Star Yamaha could not have come at a better time in my career.”

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