IV.4.4.2. Issuance of an alternative test

Article 45, paragraph 4, of Appendix I to the Convention
Article 308, paragraph 2, of the AE

The holder of the transit procedure may request alternative proof from the customs authorities, in the form of a copy of the DAT, that the transit procedure has been successfully completed and that no irregularities have been detected. This proof can be submitted at the time of presentation of the goods and the DAT at the destination customs office.

Note: Detailed information on the acceptance of alternative evidence by the customs office of departure is provided in Part VII, Section 3.3.1.

ECONOMIC OPERATORS
In order to obtain alternative evidence, as provided for in Article 45, paragraph 4, of Appendix I to the Convention and Article 308 of the AE, where applicable, a copy of the DAT and the list of items may be presented to the customs office of destination for endorsement.
The copy, which may be a photocopy, must:

bear the mention "Copy";
bear the stamp of the customs office of destination, the signature of the competent official, the date and the following statement: «Alternative Test – 99202».

Annex 8.3 contains the reference "Alternative Test" in all official languages.

CUSTOMS
The destination customs office must endorse the DAT and the list of items, if applicable. This visa can be issued through a computer system, although it must be clear to the customs office of the country of departure that it is an original.
The destination customs office will only endorse the alternative test if no irregularities have been detected. The DAT must bear the seal, signature of the competent official and the date.
The person presenting the alternative proof, along with the goods and the DAT, will be considered the representative of the holder of the regime. The destination customs office will deliver the endorsed copy of the DAT to this person.