liam,
yes, show your carnet only if they ask for it, or if they ask for money to be paid.
let them fill out their temporary import forms. If the money they ask for this form is too high for you, than explain that that the embassy told you it would be for free and that you normaly use the carnet.
Getting the carnet stamped in a country where it is not valid or unknown e.g. in Russia, can lead to some trouble getting the bike out.
if they give you a temporary import paper, allways check for how long it is valid, or tell them before they fill it out for how long you need it.
maybe the carnet is a faster way of getting thru, but you are in trouble again if the bike gets stolen and you will have to deal with your AA.
enjoy the papergame
mika
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