ATA Carnet
What is an ATA Carnet? 
An ATA Carnet is a Customs document that facilitates the temporary export of goods overseas, and is valid for up to one year.
Carnets are issued and guaranteed by national organisations around the world. The terms and conditions of the ATA Carnet System are enforced through written agreements between guaranteeing associations of the ATA Carnet chain and the World Chambers Federation in Paris.
The Chamber of Commerce is the sole guaranteeing and issuing association for New Zealand.
Advantages of Using a Carnet
Saves You Money
A Carnet allows the temporary duty free admission of goods into foreign countries. You don't need to put up security bonds at each Customs point, which avoids the worry of retrieving your funds from each foreign agency when the goods exit.
Saves You Time
You don't need to prepare importation forms for different countries - simply present your Carnet with the goods at each Customs point of entry.
Saves You Hassle
You will avoid the possibility of your goods being confiscated by Customs who may require payment for the release of the goods.
Makes Good Sense
You can make Customs arrangements in advance for countries to be visited and at a predetermined cost. You can also make any number of trips with the same goods within the validity period of the Carnet, and additional countries can be added.
Types of Goods Covered
Commercial samples - e.g. jewellery, apparel, telecommunications
Goods for use or display at an exhibition
Professional equipment - e.g. computers, machinery, photographic and filming equipment, musical and audio equipment
Scientific equipment
Goods for use at a sporting event - e.g. racing car/bike, rally car, horse, yacht/boat
Carnets do not cover
Consumable goods or disposable items –
E.g. food and beverages, chemicals, brochures
Goods intended for processing or repair.
Apply for a CarnetApplication forms and information is available from the Chamber office or
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