How to use your ATA Carnet

You must show the carnet at customs each time you import or export your goods. This includes goods entering or leaving:

You’re responsible for making sure the customs officials either scan your digital carnet in your ATA Carnet app, or stamp your paper carnet.

If you need to temporarily export goods that are not included on your carnet, you’ll need to apply for an ATA Carnet for them.

You’ll need to create your digital declaration, known as a ‘travel’ in your app each time you move your goods. You do this by selecting the goods you’re moving from the general list. The app generates a unique QR code for that travel.

You need to regularly synchronise (sync) your app to make sure it records each time the customs officials scan a QR code.

Importing or exporting restricted and prohibited goods

You still need to follow the rules for licensing controls and requirements for restricted and prohibited goods. If your goods are temporarily:

You must include a reference to any Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species document or licences on your carnet. For a paper carnet this needs to be included on both the:

You must show your carnet to the customs officials when you export the goods. For a paper carnet, they’ll:

If you’re exporting the goods as freight, you may also need to include them on form C21e in the Customs Declaration Service.

You must show your carnet to the customs officials when the goods arrive in the country they’re visiting. You’ll also need to show the carnet again when they leave.