ATA Carnet Myths, Mysteries and Misunderstandings Debunked, Unraveled and Explained – 1 of 10

“Using an ATA Carnet only makes sense if used for two or more countries or round trips.”

FALSE: ATA Carnets provide value for temporary exports even if the items are only going to one country. ATA Carnets are designed for any temporary export shipment where the exporter would benefit from avoiding payment of import duties and taxes. It’s just that the economic benefit may be greater when shipping to multiple countries or using it for multiple trips.