What is an ATA Carnet?
What are the key benefits of an ATA Carnet?
• ATA Carnets simplify customs procedures and reduce border delays, making travel more efficient and straightforward
• ATA Carnets help you to avoid paying import tax and duties, making your journey more affordable
• ATA Carnets are valid for up to a year in over 80 countries, and within this period you can import and export your equipment as many times as you need to
What is an ATA Carnet?
An ATA Carnet is a physical customs document which acts as a ‘passport for goods’. It aids the temporary movement of goods out of the UK and into other countries on the ATA Carnet scheme.
By using an ATA Carnet to temporarily import your goods into other countries, you can avoid paying import duty and tax on those goods. This is because an ATA Carnet acts as a ‘guarantee’ to foreign countries/territories that all goods will be re-exported within a certain time-frame.
Do I need an ATA Carnet?
ATA Carnets are not mandatory in any instance, but they can be vital in saving time and money if you are temporarily taking goods out of the UK. They can be used to take the following goods overseas:
• Professional equipment
This includes goods such as camera equipment, music/concert equipment, equipment for educational, scientific or cultural purposes, sporting equipment, and manufacturing equipment
• Commercial samples
This includes any goods that you might want to take to show overseas customers or potential customers
• Goods that you need for display or use at international trade fairs or exhibitions
Perishable, consumable and disposable goods cannot be listed on ATA Carnets. This includes items such as food, water, pens, pencils, leaflets, flyers, etc.
Saleable goods such as band merchandise are also not permitted on ATA Carnets.
How much does an ATA Carnet cost?
Each ATA Carnet costs
£260.00 + VAT for non-members and £205.0 + VAT for members for 24-48 hours service.
£360.00 + VAT for non-members and £305.0 + VAT for members for for priority 6-24 hours service.
Whether you want to take samples to potential customers, exhibit at a trade fair, or transport professional equipment to jobs abroad, Business West can help you. If you want your goods to benefit from a streamlined customs clearance routine in over 80 countries, sign up to our fast, reliable and secure electronic ATA Carnet service today.
https://lancschamber.ecarnet.co.uk/lccicarnet/index
There is a Security and CSS Calculator at the bottom of the log in page.
https://lancschamber.ecarnet.co.uk/lccicarnet/quote
Our ATA Carnet service includes:
• A straightforward and easy-to-navigate application process
• Bespoke support and communication from our team of ATA Carnet specialists
• Full ATA Carnet completion and printing
• Tracked courier delivery
