ATA carnet
Also called: ATA karnesi · merchandise passport
An international customs document allowing goods to be temporarily imported without duty in member countries of the ATA system, for uses such as trade fairs, professional equipment and commercial samples. It is issued by chambers of commerce, which provide the guarantee, and replaces national declarations and securities.
In practice
One carnet can cover a tour through several countries, but the goods must return before the carnet expires to avoid claims.
EU
Türkiye
USA
UKRelated terms
- Temporary admission
- A special procedure allowing non-Union goods intended for re-export to be used in the customs territory with total or partial relief from import…
- Customs guarantee
- Financial security, such as a cash deposit, bank guarantee or surety undertaking, provided to ensure payment of a customs debt that has arisen or may…
- Re-export
- Taking non-Union goods out of the customs territory after they have been under a special procedure, in temporary storage or in a free zone. It is…