ATA Carnet Services
Temporary admission documents, bonds and carnets for temporary exports
Part of Exhibition Cargo
An ATA Carnet lets goods travel temporarily across borders without duty or tax, which makes it ideal for exhibition exhibits, commercial samples and professional equipment. The savings are real, but only if the document is completed accurately and discharged correctly.
Common failures are vague goods descriptions, missing counterfoils and carnets that expire while goods are still abroad. We prepare the general list carefully, control the counterfoils at every crossing and monitor expiry dates so the carnet closes cleanly.
ATA Carnet Services services include:
Carnet Application
General list preparation, valuation guidance and issue coordination.
Guarantee & Bond
Security arranged with the issuing chamber or a replacement bond.
Temporary Import
Verification on entry and counterfoil control at every border crossing.
Timely Discharge
Re-export proof obtained and the carnet closed before expiry.
How it works
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Step 1
Eligibility Check
Goods, destination and purpose reviewed against ATA conventions.
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Step 2
Document Preparation
General list, values and customs descriptions prepared.
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Step 3
Border Handling
Entry and exit endorsements managed at each customs post.
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Step 4
Discharge
Re-export confirmed and the carnet returned to the issuing body.
Frequently asked questions
What items can travel under a carnet?
Exhibition exhibits, commercial samples and professional equipment are the classic categories. Goods that are consumed, sold or processed abroad are excluded.
What happens if the carnet is not discharged?
Duty and tax plus penalties can be claimed against the guarantee. We monitor expiry dates and confirm re-export endorsements so the document closes cleanly.