ATA Carnet

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in Brussels, has adopted rules on ATA Carnet certificates who allow for temporary exportation on goods and samples of goods. It is expected that these goods are imported back within a year of usage in one country or more. In some cases this time-limit can be extended.

A bearer of an ATA certificate does not pay customs or other importations fees in countries which are members of the ATA agreement, which are around 70 today. More information on ATA certificates can be found here and a list of ATA countries can be found here. Goods which have been exported from Iceland on an ATA certificates in recent years are predominantly cinematographic equipment, seafood goods for exhibitions, computers and software, art and props, stereos, gauges, electronic equipment, clothing and other goods.

ATA certificates are issued by the Chamber and companies need to apply for certificates with a two day notice. Members of the Chamber receive a 25% rebate of costs related to their issue.