ATA Carnets – passport for goods
Do you want to develop your overseas markets? Talk to us! Our Portsmouth and Southampton offices are authorised to issue ATA Carnets. The ATA Carnet is a temporary admission document which acts as a "passport for goods" for three main categories of Community status goods:
- commercial samples
- 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)
Using an ATA Carnet cuts out red tape for you at border points avoiding cash deposits and the like in the country of temporary importation. It can be used for multiple trips, is valid for one year and covers 65 countries. 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 these into the country are breached We advise ATA Carnet users to carry a Letter of Authority.
The issuing Chamber must receive security from the ATA Carnet user. This security must be for an amount equal to the highest rate of duty and taxes applicable to the goods in any country of destination, and transit if applicable. It will disregard any preferential tariffs that may be in force at the time because Customs authorities may themselves ignore such preferential rates. The amount to the nearest pound may be provided from one of the following options:
- Immediate cover for premium through the ATA Carnet Indemnity Scheme
- Bank or insurance company guarantee, (in which case the banks or insurance companies must comply with certain criteria) such a guarantee will only be accepted when given on the Issuing Chamber's official form
- Cash or Banker's Draft
The Carnet Indemnity Scheme is an in-house system set up between London Chamber of Commerce and Lloyds of London, which simplifies the means by which the Carnet user can arrange for the Security to be provided, without having to supply either cash, Banker's Draft or Guarantee from an approved bank. The benefits to the ATA Carnet user are:
- "While You Wait" processing
- No "freezing" of assets or funds (as with other institutions)
- Minimum Premium of only £112.54
A Carnet may not be used for:
- goods to be sold or hired out abroad for financial gain
- perishable or consumable items (as they would not normally be re-exported)
- goods which are temporarily exported for processing or repair
- goods on which a CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) refund will be claimed
- goods used as a means of transport
- the exportation of unaccompanied goods, or by post
- foreign goods temporarily imported into the EC under a Customs Temporary Importation Concession
- equipment to be used for the construction, repair or maintenance of buildings or for earthmoving and like projects
EC/CPD/CHINA - TAIWAN Carnet
Agreement has been reached between the EC, Taiwan and the International Chamber of Commerce to establish a system of Carnets similar to that for ATA Carnets. The Carnet covers goods temporarily imported/exported between the EC and Taiwan. Other than a different colour code and A4 format to distinguish it from the ATA Carnet, the conditions for its use, the goods for which it can be used, and EC Customs procedures are identical. Contact us for further information.
ATA Carnet Security Rate Chart
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ATA Carnet Indemnity Proposal Form (Insurance)
ATA Carnet Guarantee (Specific)
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Carnet News
12th April 2011
Implementation of the ATA Carnet System in Mexico from 16th May 2011
From 16th May 2011 the Mexico City National Chamber of Commerce (CANACO) will become the 71st guaranteeing organisation member of the WCF/ATA international guarantee chain. The use of ATA Carnets will be accepted for temporary admissions operations by Customs for goods for display or use at exhibitions, trade fairs, meetings or similar events, professional equipment and commercial samples.
- ATA Carnets are not accepted for postal traffic or transit
- ATA Carnets are accepted for unaccompanied goods
- Translation of the list of goods into Spanish will be required
- Security Rate Chart details by Category codes will be 40% for all codes
Mexican Customs will apply charges to goods of no commercial value which are not re-exported. Mexican Customs allow temporarily imported goods to remain in their territory for six months. This period can be extended for a further six month period, provided the request for such an extension is made before expiry of the first six month period.
To facilitate importation holders must notify Mexican Customs in advance through CANACO's website www.camaradecomerciodemexico.com.mx/ata/ and enter the following information into their registration system:
- Type of ATA Carnet (original, duplicate, replacement)
- ATA Carnet number
- Substitute/replacement ATA Carnet number (if applicable)
- Name of the guaranteeing organisation
- Holder's name as per box A of the green cover
- Authorised representative's details as per box B of the green cover
- Date of issue/Date of expiry of the ATA Carnet (to be entered year/month/day)
- Intended use of the goods (as indicated in box C of the green cover)
- General description of the goods
- Total number of goods as per column 3 of the general list
- Total value of the goods as per column 5 of the general list
- Means of transportation (sea, air, road)
- Purpose of visit to Mexico
Once the information is accepted by CANACO they will notify Customs and the holder accordingly.
29th March 2011
Implementation of the ATA Carnet System in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 18th April 2011
From 18th April 2011 the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina will become the 70th guaranteeing organisation member of the WCF/ATA international guarantee chain. The use of ATA Carnets will be accepted for temporary admission operations and transit by Customs for goods for display or use at exhibitions, fairs, meetings, or similar events, professional equipment, and commercial samples.
- ATA Carnets are not accepted for postal traffic.
- ATA Carnets are not accepted for unaccompanied goods.
- Security Rate Chart details by Category codes are as follows: 40% for all codes.
The following customs offices of Bosnia and Herzegovina are authorised to process ATA Carnets during opening hours:-A. Border crossings with Republic of Serbia:Raca VardištePavlovica most UvacKaraka Ustibar Željeznicka stanica Bijeljina (Bijeljina railway station)Željeznicka stanica Zvornik (Zvornik railway station)
B. Border crossings with Republic of Croatia:Brcko GoricaOrašje DoljaniŠamac BrodGradiška Hukica BrdoIzacic StrmicaKamensko Novi Grad Željeznicka stanica Brcko (Brcko railway station)Željeznicka stanica Šamac (Šamac railway station)Željeznicka stanica Dobrljin (Dobrljin railway station)Željeznicka stanica Martin Brod (Martin Brod railway station)Željeznicka stanica Capljina (Capljina railway station)
C. Border crossings with Republic of Montenegro:Hum DeleušaKlobuk Metaljka
D. Border crossings in the air transport:Airport Sarajevo Airport Banja LukaAirport Mostar Airport Tuzla
24th March 2011
Implementation of the ATA Carnet System in the United Arab Emirates from 1st April 2011
From 1st April 2011 the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will become the 69th guaranteeing organisation member of the WCF/ATA international guarantee chain.The use of ATA Carnets will be accepted for temporary admission operations and transit by Customs for goods for display or use at exhibitions, fairs, meetings, or similar events.ATA Carnets are not accepted for postal traffic.
- ATA Carnets are accepted for unaccompanied goods
- Security Rate Chart details by Category codes are as follows: 20% for all codes.
ATA Carnets will be accepted by the UAE Member Customs of Abu Dhabi and Dubai and processed by the following Customs offices:
Abu Dhabi – Port Zaye Sunday to Thursday 7.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Saturday 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m
Abu Dhabi – International Airport Saturday to Thursday 8.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Dubai – Jabel Ali Port Sunday to Thursday 7.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Saturday 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Dubai International Airport Saturday to Friday 8.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Al-Maktoum International Airport Saturday to Friday 8.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Both ports in Abu-Dhabi will accept ATA Carnets from October 2011. Until then, only Dubai Ports and Airports will process Carnets.
2nd November 2010
Implementation of the ATA Carnet System in Macao from 1st November 2010
From 1st November 2010 Macao became the 68th guaranteeing organisation member of the WCF/ATA international guarantee chain. The use of ATA Carnets will be accepted for temporary admission operations and transit by Customs for three main categories of goods: Commercial samples, goods for display or use at exhibitions, fairs, meetings, or similar events, and professional equipment.
- ATA Carnets are not accepted for postal traffic.
- ATA Carnets are accepted for unaccompanied goods.
Please note that as Hong Kong and Macao are two separate Customs territories, ATA Carnets issued for holders having to transit through Hong Kong, China on their way to Macao, must include additional white importation and re-exportation vouchers to be processed by Hong Kong Customs as well as blue transit vouchers (which may not be used) sufficient to cover both outward and return movements. All Customs offices and stations are authorised to accept ATA Carnets during the operation For further information contact your local Chamber office.
19th July 2010
Implementation of the ATA Carnet System in Moldova from 1st July 2010
From 1st July 2010 Moldova became the 67th guaranteeing organisation member of the WCF/ATA international guarantee chain. The use of ATA Carnets will be accepted for temporary admission operations by Moldovan Customs for three main categories of goods: commercial samples, professional equipment and goods for display or use at exhibitions, fairs, meetings or similar events.
- ATA Carnets are not accepted for unaccompanied goods or postal traffic or transit.
- Security rate will be 33% for all categories.
The following Customs posts in Moldova have the right to process ATA Carnets during working hours:
International Airport Chisnau, road crossing points Briceni-Rossosani, Tudora-Starokazacie, Criva-Mamaliga auto, Lipcani-Radauti Prut, Sculeni-Sculeni, Leuseni-Albita, Cahul-Oancea.
21st December 2009
ISF filing is required by all shipments entering the United States on ocean vessel. This means that all goods entering the US via ship are required to provide 10 new data elements. Two additional items must be submitted by the carrier. From 26th January 2010 US Customs Border Protection (CBP) will impose penalties for breaches of ISF filing. ATA Carnets are not exempt from importer security filing (ISF, also known as 10+2). However, ATA Carnet shipments ARE exempt from posting the bond required of other shipments entering or re-entering the US via vessel. Except for the provision of the six digit HTSUS codes, the information needed to complete the ISF can be found on the Carnet or available from the broker clearing the entry. For further information see ATA Carnet and ISF Filing.
7th December 2009
Operation of the ATA Carnet System in Lebanon - the acceptance of Jewellery under cover of ATA Carnets. At present we can only guarantee acceptance for 'International Trade Fair goods' and 'Professional equipment'. Recent clarification from Lebanon details the following requirements which are mandatory:Jewellery may be displayed at fairs, exhibitions, congresses or similar events, but not fairs organised for private purposes in shops or local premises with a view to selling the goods. The ATA Carnet holder must provide colour pictures of the exhibits in order to facilitate their identification on importation, and especially on re-exportation. The ATA Carnet holder must describe the jewellery in full (weight, nature, shape, components etc). All of the jewellery must be re-exported at the end of the exhibition.
7th May 2009
The ATA Carnet Issuing Body in Iran has informed us that if ATA Carnet holders wish to appoint a representative in Iran they may use the services of the following company which has been authorised by the Iranian National Guaranteeing Organisation and Iranian Customs for this purpose.The contact details of the company are as follows:- Tchakad Mehr Int'l Trans Co, General Manager: Mr. Babak Amali, Tel/ Fax: 0098-21-88926054, 88926055, Mobile: 0098-912-1004080 / 0098-912-2094105, email: tchakadmehr@itair.com
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