Trade Facilitation

Use of ATA Carnet approved for FIFA World Cup broadcast equipment

Customs authorities in Qatar have approved the use of ATA Carnet, an international customs document that permits duty-free and tax-free temporary import of goods, for professional products such as broadcasting equipment on an exceptional basis during the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup.

How ATA carnets contributed to Winter Olympic and Paralympic success

More than 118,000 pieces of equipment, from 34 countries, valued at US$94 million were temporarily imported into China for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics thanks to the use of ATA carnets, an international customs document that permits duty-free and tax-free temporary import of goods for up to one year.

Trading thoughts with the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) speaks with Amgad Shehata and Maria Gabriela Diaz Cordova of the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, to better understand how developing countries and regions can use the private sector to overcome development challenges.

China increases ATA Carnet acceptance to sporting goods

China has announced it will begin accepting ATA Carnets for the temporary admission of goods for sport purposes as of 1 January 2020. The expansion has been made under national law, according to a notification from the General Administration of Customs of China and the World Customs Organization (WCO).