ATA Carnet Coverage Extended

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Niamh O'Connor
28 June 2024

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The ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) ATA international guarantee chain has accepted two new countries as signatories to the ATA Carnet scheme. The Federation of Saudi Chamber became the 80th member in June 2024, while the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) will become a member from the 15 July 2024.

The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that allows duty- and tax-free temporary admission of goods for up to one year. ATA Carnets will be accepted by Saudi Customs for both hand-carried goods and freight, cover the temporary export for display or use at exhibitions, fairs and meetings, and be valid for commercial samples and professional equipment shipments (excluding sports equipment). 


The Philippines will also accept ATA Carnets for the temporary movement of commercial samples, professional equipment, and goods exported for use at exhibitions, fairs, and meetings, both hand-carried goods and freight. Still, Carnets will not be accepted for goods moving by the postal systems or goods in transit.


If you are interested in exploring this topic further, you might find it worthwhile to consider the training courses and live clinics offered by Strong & Herd LLP:

Focus On: ATA Carnets - A Practical Guide to Applying for and using

Since the UK left the EU, there has been an increase in the need to control temporary movements. If you send or receive goods for demonstration, exhibition, testing or as professional equipment, you should consider this Passport for Goods. This half-day session will focus on a useful international scheme for the temporary movement of goods - the ATA Carnet Scheme. It will cover the application process and how to control ATA Carnets' use effectively.


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