Carnet
Advice and guidance on exporting goods using an ATA Carnet
An ATA Carnet is the simplest duty-free and tax-free method of exporting goods on a temporary basis.
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An ATA Carnet is the simplest duty-free and tax-free method of exporting goods on a temporary basis Carnets are like ‘passports for goods’ replacing the need for usual customs documentation.
They allow fast, trouble free importation into countries belonging to the Carnet scheme, see below for a full list of participating countries without the need to pay duty and/or local tax at the time of import. They can be used for multiple trips, are valid for one year and cover over 70 countries.
Without an ATA Carnet it would be necessary to go through each country’s Customs procedures for the temporary admission of goods.
Carnets can be used for three main categories of goods:
- Commercial samples (the Carnet is a commercial document, and as such values shown must reflect the current retail value in the UK)
- Goods for presentation or use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions or similar events
- Professional equipment (which is solely for use by, or under the personal supervision of the holder or his nominated representative).
ATA Carnets guarantee overseas customs authorities that all duties and taxes will be paid to them if the conditions under which they allow the goods into the country are breached.
Geographical Coverage
ATA Carnets are currently operating in the following countries:
Europe & European Union:
Austria | Germany | Poland |
Belgium | Greece | Portugal |
Bulgaria | Hungary | Romania |
Croatia | Ireland | Slovak Republic |
Cyprus | Italy | Slovenia |
Czech Republic | Latvia | Spain |
Denmark | Lithuania | Sweden |
Estonia | Luxembourg | United Kingdom |
Finland | Malta | |
France | Netherlands | |
Other European countries:
Albania | Iceland | Russia |
Andorra | Macedonia (Rep.of) | Serbia |
Belarus | Moldova | Switzerland |
Bosnia & Herzegovina | Montenegro | Turkey |
Gibraltar | Norway | Ukraine |
Africa and Middle East
Algeria | Lebanon | Senegal |
Bahrain | Madagascar | South Africa |
Cote d’Ivoire | Mauritius | Tunisia |
Iran | Morocco | United Arab Emirates |
Israel | Qatar | |
Americas
Brazil | Chile | United States |
Canada | Mexico | |
Asia and Pacific
Australia | Japan | New Zealand |
China | Kazakhstan Korea | Pakistan |
Chinese Taipei | Korea | Singapore |
Hong Kong, China | Macao | Sri Lanka |
India | Malaysia | Thailand |
Indonesia |
Mongolia |