ATA-Carnet
When you need to import goods temporarily to another country, you need an ATA-Carnet.
Carnets are created digitally on our platform.
The carnet and when to use it
When your goods need to enter a country temporarily, you need an ATA-Carnet. The document is part of an international arrangement that allows the import of goods for up to 1 year. There are over 70 member countries in the arrangement – countries from Europe, North America and Asia. If you want to see the specific countries, Dansk Erhverv has made a list, which you can visit here:
https://www.danskerhverv.dk/carnet/ata-carnet/ata-carnet-lande/
Once an item has been imported into a country via an ATA-Carnet, it must be returned to the country of origin within 1 year. However, the document can be used for more than one journey as long as the goods are returned to the country of origin within the time period.
The carnet, like the EUR.1-certificate, can ensure that you do not have to pay duties and taxes in the importing country as well as in other countries you cross when exporting. There are also other advantages to a Carnet, such as:
- The document covers all formalities regarding customs
- You avoid waiting at the international customs authorities
- You have a fixed cost that is paid before the trip, etc.
The document needs to contain information such as:
- Name and address of the exporting company
- Declaration of goods
- Use of the goods
- Country of destination
- Etc.
An ATA-Carnet covers all goods that cannot be consumed. However, it is important to bear in mind that imported goods must be identifiable at all times – if necessary. Moreover, the goods may not be sold, lent or disposed of in the country into which they have been imported.
Create your ATA-Carnets digitally on the Traid-platform
You can create all your Carnets on our digital platform – it’s quick and easy. To get a Carnet issued, you need to apply for it. This can be done via the Traid-platform, which is linked directly to the Danish Chambers of Commerce. The document must contain information such as: Name and address of the exporting company, indication of goods, use of goods, country of destination, etc.
Once your ATA-Carnet has been completed, it is sent to your Chamber of Commerce, who signs and stamps it, after which you can choose to have it sent to you or collect it yourself.
You can read more about how to fill out an ATA-Carnet here.
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Experience all the benefits of the Traid-platform. You will be covered with all relevant certificates and documents + transport booking and – not least – with ATA-Carnets.
The demo is a guided- and energetic online tour that takes about 30 minutes. Look forward to a tool that digitizes and automates your export workflows.
