ATA Carnet

An ATA Carnet is a temporary export document that is used primarily for goods being temporarily exported for display at trade fairs or exhibitions, and for professional equipment and samples.

The ATA Carnet eliminates the need for a Customs declaration at border points and the deposit of a guarantee, bond, or cash deposit in the country of temporary importation. It can be used for a trip covering more than one country and include numerous exits and re-entries in the country of export during the period of validity of the document (i.e. one year).

Temporary admission under cover of ATA Carnets applies to goods which will be re-exported in the same state in which they were imported (processing, repairs or modification of any items is not allowed).
The ATA Carnet provides a guarantee to the Customs of a foreign country into which the goods are temporarily imported that all duties, taxes etc will be paid to them if the conditions under which they allow the goods into the country are breached.
All the goods must be individually itemised with each item having its specific description (i.e. make, serial number), weight and value to facilitate Customs identification and prevent substitution of goods.
The ATA Carnet is a temporary admission document, therefore, the goods must be returned to the UK within the validity of the document. Customs may allow the goods to be sold, on an exceptional basis, in which case the Carnet must be regularised correctly by the host Customs (duty paid receipt number written on the re-exportation Counterfoil and a copy of the duty paid receipt attached to the Carnet when returned to the issuing Chamber after use).
ATA Carnets are valid for twelve months. Some Customs authorities may be prepared to extend the period of temporary admission by granting approval for a replacement ATA Carnet.


Surrey Chambers are currently partnered with Hampshire Chamber for our ATA Carnet service.

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