Definition
ATA Carnets (Admission Temporaire / Temporary Admission) are international customs documents that can be used in place of the national customs documents usually necessary for the temporary import and export of goods, as well as for their transit.
Advantages for the user
ATA Carnets allow their holders or their representatives to avoid payment or deposit of customs duties, or any other duties and taxes charged upon importation.
Mission of the Chamber of commerce
The issuing Chamber of commerce assumes the role of guarantor in relation to the foreign customs authorities. In order to cover the risks that this commitment involves for the Chamber of commerce, the ATA Carnet holder must provide a guarantee (cash security deposit).
Customs convention
In order to facilitate the temporary duty-free importation of goods, the "Customs Convention on the ATA Carnet for the Temporary Admission of Goods" of 6 December 1961, as well as the “Convention on Temporary Admission” (Istanbul Convention) of 26 June 1990 were established.
Use
An ATA Carnet can be used for the following purposes:
- samples for demonstrations
- professional material
- exhibitions, fairs, other commercial events
Period of validity
An ATA Carnet is valid for one year. It cannot be extended. Important: foreign customs authorities are authorized to reduce to two or three months, for example, the deadline for re-exportation. This shortened deadline is indicated on the import slip and must absolutely be observed, even if the period of validity of the Carnet is longer.
Indications for use and additional information
The leaflet "Speed through customs with your passport for goods, ATA carnet” contains important information regarding the use of ATA Carnets.
The Legalization Department can provide additional information on ATA Carnets.
CVCI Information
ATA Carnets can be obtained at our document issuing counter (by appointment)
Fees (exempt from VAT)
|
Service |
Member |
Non-member |
|
Up to a value of CHF 1,000 - (including ICC taxes) |
CHF 64 |
CHF 89 |
|
Per additional amount of CHF 1,000 |
CHF 1 |
CHF 1 |
|
Over 13 sheets, per sheet |
CHF 0.50 |
CHF 0.50 |
|
Additional sheet for continued lists, as of the 1st sheet |
CHF 0.50 |
CHF 0.50 |
|
ATAOnline Supplement |
CHF 25 |
CHF 25 |
|
Supplement for rush requests or requests without appointment |
CHF 25 |
CHF 25 |
|
Fees for duplicates / extensions |
CHF 25 |
CHF 25 |
|
Cash security deposit per carnet |
20 % |
30 % |
|
Cash security deposit per carnet |
30 % |
30 % |
Contact
Chambre vaudoise du commerce and de l'industrie (CVCI)
Mr. Serge Sahli
Avenue d'Ouchy 47, Case postale 315, 1001 Lausanne
Tel. +41 (21) 613 35 36 - Fax +41 (21) 613 35 05 - Email legal@cvci.ch
Department office hours: 7:45 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 to 5:00 pm (document issuing counter closes at 4:30 pm)