Your Passport to Open New Markets
The ATA Carnet is an internationally recognized customs document that facilitates the temporary importation of goods into over 80 countries, duty-free and tax free. Issued exclusively by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce since 1972, the Carnet simplifies customs procedures, reduces costs, and saves time for businesses and professionals traveling abroad.
About the ATA Carnet
ATA is a French and English acronym of “Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission.” Established by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in 1961 to facilitate world trade, the ATA Carnet is an internationally recognized customs document for the temporary importation of goods.
Accepted in over 80 countries, the Carnet permits the duty-free and tax-free importation of goods into foreign countries during its one-year validation period, simplifies customs procedures, reduces business costs and saves time and paperwork.
A Carnet covers virtually all goods, except for consumable or disposable items and goods for repair and/or processing.
Carnets are commonly used by sales people and manufacturers to bring their wares into foreign countries to show as commercial samples to potential customers or to display at trade fairs and exhibitions. Canadian entertainers, sports teams, the media and service companies also frequently use Carnets to travel with their professional equipment.
As the Canadian national guaranteeing organization, we have been issuing Carnets since 1972.
Why Apply?
Widely Accepted Across the Globe
Versatile and Can Be Used More Than Once
Saves Time
Cost Effective
Who Can Benefit?
Manufacturers and Exporters
Entertainers and Sports Teams
Media Professionals
Exhibitioners
How to Apply
Apply for your ATA Carnet and Aon Carnet Bond online.
How to Use an ATA Carnet
Follow these steps to ensure the smooth movement of your goods across borders
Fees
We offer various processing fees, along with discounts for members.
Carnet Countries
ATA Carnets are accepted in over 80 countries. Rules and regulations vary from country to country.
Resources
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Move your equipment across borders without duties or delays using ATA Carnet.
The Resurgence of International Trade Shows: Showcase Your Products with an ATA Carnet
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Resources to Explore
Client Testimonials
Tracy Luk
Specialist Compliance and Custom Touring Show Division Cirque du Soleil Inc.
John Panousakis
Global Forwarding Air Freight Manager Livingston International Inc.
John Carson
Marketing Director Med-Eng Holdings ULC
Kim Marshall
Vice President, IGC Solutions at Innovative Automation Inc.
