ATA Carnet

ATA Carnet
Main pages of a paper ATA Carnet
TypeInternational customs document
First issued30 July 1963
PurposeTax-free and duty-free temporary admission of nonperishable goods into multiple countries
Valid inOver 80 countries and customs territories
Expiration1 year after issuance (max)

The ATA Carnet, often referred to as the "Passport for goods", is an international customs document that allows the temporary admission of non-perishable goods without payment of import duties and taxes, generally for up to one year. It simplifies customs procedures by combining the customs declaration and financial guarantee into a single document that can be used for multiple border crossings. The acronym ATA is a combination of French and English terms "Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission".

The ATA Carnet is jointly administered by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) through its World Chambers Federation.

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