What Is an ATA Carnet?
An international customs document, The
Merchandise Passport.
Carnets facilitate temporary imports into foreign
countries and are valid for up to one year.What are the
Advantages of Using an ATA Carnet?
Reduces costs to the exporter.
Eliminates value-added taxes (VAT), duties, and
the posting of security normally required at the
time of importation.
Simplifies customs procedures. Allows a
temporary exporter to use a single document for
all customs transactions, make arrangements for
many countries in advance, and do so at a
predetermined cost.
Facilitates re-entry into the U.S. Eliminates
the need to register goods with U.S. Customs at
the time of departure.
Can't I just use a credit card to pay duties and taxes or post security in a foriegn country?
The majority of Carnet countries DO NOT accept credit cards for the payment of duties and taxes. However, a few do and they are listed on the Credit Card chart.
What
Merchandise Is Covered by an ATA Carnet?
Virtually all goods, personal and professional,
including commercial samples and professional
equipment, and goods intended for use at
tradeshows and exhibitions.
Ordinary goods such as computers, tools,
cameras and video equipment, industrial
machinery, automobiles, gems and jewelry, and
wearing apparel.
Extraordinary items, for example, Van
Gogh’s Self-portrait, Ringling Brothers
Tigers, Cessna Jets, Paul McCartney’s Band,
World Cup-class yachts, satellites, and the New
York Philharmonic.
Carnets do not cover: consumable goods (food
and agricultural products), disposable items, or
postal traffic.
Where
Can an ATA Carnet Be Used?
See complete
list of countries and territories.
How
Much Does an ATA Carnet Cost?
Basic processing fees are determined
by the value of the shipment. Additional costs
may be incurred in obtaining security or other
services.
| Shipment
Value |
Internet
Application Fees |
Manual
Application Fees * |
| Under
$5,000 |
$200 |
$120 |
| $5,000-14,999 |
$200 |
$150 |
| $15,000-49,999 |
$200 |
$175 |
| $50,000-199,999 |
$250 |
$200 |
| $200,000-499,999 |
$250 |
$225 |
| $500,000
and over |
$250 |
$250 |
*Manual application fees do not apply to applications submitted from this web site and require 5 business days for processing. Additional Expedited Service Fees apply for manual applications requested in less than 5 business days. Speak to a Carnet Consultant if you are not sure which option is most cost-effective for you. There are no hidden on-line
charges or monthly membership costs.
New Carnet Application Fees:
New Carnet Application Fees will go into effect as of December 20th, 2004 along with the introduction of a newly-streamlined ATA Carnet document. The new document is smaller and more compact for easier handling and storage. In additional to new processing fees there has been a
change in the way the certificates are issued.
| Shipment
Value |
Application Fee |
| Under
$10,000 |
$200 |
| $10,000 - 49,999 |
$230 |
| $50,000 - 249,999 |
$280 |
| $250,000 and over |
$330 |
See Delivery Options and Fees here.
Must
I Provide Security?
As the guaranteeing association, the
U.S. Council for International Business is
required to take security, usually 40% of the
merchandise value, to cover any customs claim
that might result from an improperly used carnet.
Acceptable forms of security are: certified
check or surety
bond.
Security is returned in full to the Carnet
holder once the Carnet is canceled.
Under
What Conditions Might a Claim Be Filed?
Some circumstances under which a claim
will be filed:
1. Goods are not re-exported within one year.
2. Carnet certificates are not properly validated
by customs inspectors on the way into or out of
the U.S. or a foreign country.
3. Improper or inadequate description of
merchandise on the General List.
What
are the Origins of the ATA Carnet System?
To encourage world trade by reducing
the obstacles caused by varying national customs
regulations, the Customs Co-Operation Council now
known as the World Customs Organization (WCO)
adopted in December 1961, the "Customs
Convention on the ATA Carnet for the Temporary
Admission of Goods."
The initials "ATA" are an acronym of
the French and English words "Admission
Temporaire/Temporary Admission."
Carnets are issued and guaranteed by national
groups, which administer the ATA system under a
set of conditions established by the
International Bureau of Chambers of Commerce
(IBCC). The IBCC is sponsored by the
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris.
The U.S. Council for International Business
was appointed by the Treasury Department in 1968
to manage the ATA Carnet system in the United
States. Typically, the U.S. Council issues over
10,000 Carnets a year covering goods valued at
over one billion dollars.
How
Long Does It Take to Get a Carnet?
Normal processing time is five working
days. Expedited service, Same-Day Pick-up and
Delivery is available for an extra charge.
Electronic applications and online applications
can be processed on the same day for no
additional charge, if they are received by 4pm
CT.
How
Do I Apply for an ATA Carnet?
Call, Fax, E-mail or visit us at our
World Wide Web site for an application:
Corporation for International Business
118 Barrington Commons, Suite 236
Barrington, IL 60010
CIB ATA CARNET HELPLINE: 1-800-ATA-2900
CIB ATA CARNET FAXLINE: 1-847-381-3857
CIB ATA CARNET E-MAIL: carnets@atacarnet.com
WORLD WIDE WEB SITE: http://www.atacarnet.com/
What
Are the Advantages of an Electronic Carnet
Application?
See The
Benefits of Electronic Applications.
What
Are Acceptable Forms of Payment?
Applicants may choose from three
payment options: credit card, on account or
check.
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