ATA Carnets

We work closely with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to assist Queensland businesses with ATA Carnets.  

An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that permits the duty-free and tax temporary export and import of goods for up to one year. 

Think of the ATA Carnet as a passport for goods you’re travelling overseas with and returning with. An ATA Carnet is an internationally recognised document that allows those goods to travel to multiple destinations, multiple times, both duty and tax free, for up to one year.   

For example, if you’re taking professional equipment or product samples overseas to be used for commercial purposes, but plan to bring them back, you should consider an ATA Carnet to avoid paying customs duties and taxes. ATA Carnets are not intended for goods that will not be returning to Australia. For example, consumables, trade samples given away at trade shows or goods you intend to sell at your destination. 

The ATA Carnet permits duty free temporary importation of goods into over 87 countries for up to 12 months. 

What does an ATA Carnet cover? 

 An ATA Carnet covers a wide range of goods used for commercial purposes: 

• commercial samples
• jewellery 
• professional equipment 
• scientific equipment, musical instruments, theatrical costumes, TV and sound equipment 
• photography and advertising goods and equipment 
• equipment for sporting events 
• goods for international exhibitions and trade fairs, conferences, lectures and presentations.