A Carnet or ATA Carnet is an international customs and temporary export-import document. It is used to clear customs in 86 countries and territories without paying duties and import taxes on merchandise that will be re-exported within 12 months. International passport temporary importation Carnet ATA is necessary for the import of professional movie equipment to the Russian Federation.

Russian Federation custom should be informed about using ATA Carnet in 3 days through the Primorye Film Commission.

The carnet can be used multiple times and in multiple countries during the period of validity (different period in different countries). Split shipments are allowed however items cannot be added to the General List once the carnet is issued.

Customs clearance takes from 30 minutes to 3 hours.

More information you can find here http://www.atacarnet.com