An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that saves you or your company both time and money in connection with the temporary movement of goods between countries. Provided that the goods are returned to Norway, an ATA Carnet enables you to take commercial samples, professional equipment and goods for presentation at trade fairs, shows and exhibitions with you, without having to clear customs and pay duties.
The Carnet simplifies customs clearance and replaces all export, import and transit documents. The Carnet scheme means that the Chamber of Commerce stands as guarantor for the equipment you take with you to the countries you visit. As security, we require a deposit that will be refunded when the Carnet is returned and we have verified that it has been used correctly. The Carnet can be issued for one or multiple journeys, and it must always accompany the goods.
It must be produced and stamped at each border crossing because the EU is a single customs union, you get a stamp only when you enter the first EU country and exit the last EU country. The Oslo Chamber of Commerce advises against using the Carnet when travelling by rail, since it has proved difficult to get the Carnet duly stamped by customs officials on entry and exit. The ATA Carnet applies to professional equipment for temporary use in the import country.
Apart from the general conditions for Carnets, the following requirements apply:. A commercial sample is an item that is to be shown off in the import country, after which it will be taken back to Norway where it may subsequently be put into production. The following requirements are set for the use of a Carnet:. The ATA Carnet can be used for goods that are intended for display or presentation at trade fairs, exhibitions, meetings or similar events.
Apart from goods that are to be exhibited or demonstrated, the ATA Carnet can also be used for stand materials, demonstration aids, multimedia equipment, etc. Goods that are intended solely as giveaways to visitors may not be listed on the Carnet. This also applies to items intended as consumables. All goods must be brought back to Norway. An ATA Carnet is a temporary customs passport.
