What is an ATA Carnet
An ATA Carnet is essentially a ‘passport for the goods’ replacing the need for usual customs documentation whilst allowing fast, trouble free importation into visiting countries. They can be used for multiple trips, are valid for up to one year and cover over 80 countries.
ATA Carnet Information:
ATA Carnet is an international customs document allowing you to temporarily export your goods to countries which are a member of the ATA Carnet system. They are designed to be used to clear customs without paying duty and import tax on the agreement that you re-export the goods within 12 months or any potential timeframe restriction imposed by foreign customs. An ATA Carnet can be applied to a wide array of goods and equipment, with a few exceptions. For instance, musical equipment, racehorses, electrical machinery, and similar items are generally acceptable, while consumable, disposable and explosive goods cannot be transported under an ATA Carnet. All items listed under a carnet must return to the UK in the same quantity and condition as what they left the UK.
To qualify for an ATA Carnet, your goods must fall into one of the following categories:
1. Commercial samples
2. Goods for presentation or use at trade fairs, exhibitions, or similar events
3. Professional equipment (intended solely for use by the Carnet holder or their nominated representative)
ATA Carnets serve as a guarantee to foreign customs authorities that all duties and taxes will be paid to them in case the conditions for allowing the goods into the country are violated. Consequently, security is a prerequisite for your Carnet application. The security amount is calculated based on the highest rate of duty and taxes applicable to the goods in the countries to which they will be transported.
Carnets are versatile and can be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to:
Exhibitions or Demonstrations
Filming Equipment
Racing Horses
Photography and Sporting Events
Equipment Testing
Motor Racing or Demonstration/Display Vehicles
Props for Theatre or Musical Performances
Engineers Tools of Trade
ATA Carnets streamline the process of temporarily importing goods for these purposes, simplifying international trade and ensuring that all obligations to foreign customs authorities are met.
Why use us
There are several compelling reasons to use ATA Carnet Express for your Carnet needs:
Expertise and Experience:
ATA Carnet Express has over 40 years of experience in the industry. Our knowledgeable team can guide you through the often complex process of obtaining and utilizing Carnets.
Chamber of Commerce support:
With our unique in-house Chamber of Commerce documentation team, our company is committed to efficiency, ensuring that your applications and requirements are completed promptly and accurately.
Flexibility:
We offer a range of service options, including same-day express service for urgent needs and a 3 day standard service, providing you with choices to meet your specific requirements.
Reliability:
ATA Carnet Express has a strong reputation for reliability. Many major blue-chip clients and SME businesses have trusted us for over a decade, highlighting our consistent service quality.
End-to-End Solution:
We offer a fully managed end-to-end Carnet service, which can simplify the process and save you time and effort.
Security:
Using a reputable company like ATA Carnet Express provides you with the security and peace of mind that your Carnet requirements are being handled by professionals who understand the intricacies of the industry.
Cost-Effective:
While we offer expedited services, we do so for a reasonable additional fee, ensuring that you get value for your investment.
Benefits
A Carnet is a hugely beneficial tool which allows you to take your goods out of the UK to either one or multiple destinations with only one single document. Although a Carnet may seem complex at first glance you can be assured that our experienced Carnet team will make it easy for you throughout the entire process, completing your Carnet quickly and efficiently.
Our long standing relationship with our in-house Chamber of Commerce documentation team ensures that we can provide with a fully managed professional and efficient service. For those urgent requests we offer a 24 hour “express service” and either delivery back to you within a 10 mile radius or Royal Mail next day guaranteed return options available. Alternatively you are welcome to arrange a collection from our offices if this would suit you best.
Practical Advantages
Valid for up to 1 year and can be used for several trips to multiple Countries
Goods are exempt from import taxes and duties
Simplifies customs procedures and the need to complete any unfamiliar customs forms
One single document allowing you to pass through customs without delay or complications
Cost are known and paid for before departure