ATA carnets - temporary admission and export of certain goods

Overview

An ATA carnet may be used as an alternative to other procedures for the temporary admission of certain goods.

The use of the ATA carnet is limited to importations of:

• professional equipment
• goods for display or use at an exhibition, fairs or meetings
• commercial samples.

ATA carnets are not accepted for goods sent through the post or for goods in transit, including goods being moved under customs control between two points within the State.

ATA carnets are issued in participating countries by issuing associations, approved by the customs authorities of the country concerned. ATA carnets are issued to people who wish to export goods temporarily from the country of issue to another country. The issuing association will decide when a carnet is appropriate.

Purpose of ATA carnet

An ATA carnet is used in place of normal customs documents and as security for charges on imports. If you wish to import goods into the State using an ATA carnet you must be satisfied that the goods will be eligible for duty-free importation.

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