Established by the International ATA Convention, the ATA Carnet is an international customs and temporary export-import document, often referred to as the “passport for goods”. The document allows temporary entry of items, duty-free and tax-free, whether shipped or hand carried.
Why use an ATA Carnet?
- Eliminates posting of financial guarantee
- One document for all customs transactions
- Unlimited entries/departures for up to one year
- Acts as U.S. Customs registration (CBP4455)
- Minimizes language problems
- Split and partial shipments possible
- Arrangements made in advance and in U.S. dollars