Customs
ATA carnet
An international customs document that lets goods be temporarily imported duty- and tax-free, then re-exported.An ATA carnet acts as a passport for goods such as commercial samples, professional equipment and exhibition items, replacing normal import declarations and duty deposits in each member country. It is issued under the ATA Convention by national chambers of commerce, is valid for up to a year, and relies on the goods being re-exported unchanged.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an ATA carnet used for?
- For temporary duty-free import of goods like samples, professional gear and exhibition items that will be re-exported unchanged.
- How long is an ATA carnet valid?
- It is valid for up to one year from issue, during which the goods may enter and leave the participating countries.