We are one of only a handful of Chambers of Commerce in the UK who are authorised to issue ATA Carnets on behalf of London Chamber.

The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that permits duty/tax free TEMPORARY import of goods for up to one year.  The initials “ATA” are an acronym of the French and English words “Admission Temporaire/ Temporary Admission”

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 over 60 countries.

Remember – the carnet acts as a passport so whatever leaves the EC must always come back.

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.

Carnets can cover almost anything: computers, repair tools, photographic and film equipment, musical instruments, industrial machinery, vehicles, jewellery, clothing, medical appliances, aircraft, race horses, old masters, prehistoric relics, ballet costumes and rock group sound systems are just some of the items that can cross borders duty-free and tax-free, thanks to ATA Carnets.

There are three categories* that the goods can be used for:

Commercial Samples

Professional Equipment

Exhibitions

For more information or a firm quote, please contact
the International Trade Team on 01603 729711.
Our standard prices can be found here

*Restrictions on some countries may vary - contact the International Team for clarification