ATA Carnets

Support to help you prepare, certify, and manage ATA Carnets with confidence and avoid delays at customs.

For businesses travelling internationally with equipment or goods that will return to New Zealand, and who want certainty, efficiency, and reduced border risk.

Temporary exports made simple

Taking equipment, samples, or products overseas normally requires deposits, duties, and complex paperwork at every border. ATA Carnets streamline this process, allowing temporary exports and re-imports under a single internationally recognised document. We help you prepare and manage your Carnet so your goods travel smoothly and return without complications.

Application & Fees

How to use an ATA Carnet

What ATA Carnets cover

ATA Carnets are commonly used for:

Trade shows and exhibitions
Professional equipment and tools
Commercial samples
Film and media equipment
Testing and demonstration goods

They allow temporary entry into multiple countries using one document instead of separate import procedures.

How we support you

Prepare documentation correctly

Guidance to ensure your Carnet application and goods list meet international requirements.

Avoid delays and unexpected costs

Reduce the risk of customs issues, duties, or rejected entries at overseas borders.

Manage re-entry and compliance

Ensure goods return correctly and paperwork is completed to prevent penalties or bond claims.

Where you can go with a Carnet

Some non-member countries may accept Carnets; however, we cannot guarantee that the Carnet will be accepted. If you don’t see a country listed and would like more information, please get in contact our Trade team on 0508 CARNET (0508 227 638), or carnet@wecc.org.nz.

Albania (AL)

Algeria (DZ)

Andorra (AD)

Antarctica (AQ)

Australia (AU)

Austria (AT)

Bahrain (BH)

Belarus (BY)

Belgium (BE)

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)

Botswana (BW)

Bulgaria (BG)

Canada (CA)

Chile (CL)

China (CN) – including Macau and Chinese Taipei

Croatia (HR)

Cyprus (CY)

Czechia (CZ)

Denmark (DK) – including Faroe Islands

Estonia (EE)

Finland (FI)

France (FR) – also includes Corsica, French Guiana, Tahiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Miquelon, Monaco, New Caledonia, Reunion Island, St. Barthelemy, the French part of St. Martin, St. Pierre, The Wallis & Futuna Islands

Germany (DE)

Gibraltar (GI)

Georgia (GE)

Greece (GR)– also includes Crete

Hong Kong, China (HK)

Hungary (HU)

Iceland (IS)

India (IN)

Indonesia (ID)

Iran (Islamic Republic of) (IR)

Ireland (IE)

Israel (IL)

Italy (IT)

Ivory Coast (CI)

Japan (JP)

Kazakhstan (KZ)

Kingdom of Bahrain (BH)

Korea (Republic of) (KR)

Latvia (LV)

Lebanon (LB)

Lesotho (LS) – covered by South Africa under the ATA Carnet Agreement

Lichtenstein (CH) – covered by Switzerland under the ATA Carnet Agreement

Lithuania (LT)

Luxembourg (LU)

Macao, China (MO)

Madagascar (MG)

Malaysia (MY)

Malta (MT)

Mauritius (MU)

Moldova (Republic of) (MD)

Mongolia (MN)

Montenegro (ME)

Morocco (MA)

Namibia (NA) – covered by South Africa under the ATA Carnet Agreement

Netherlands (NL) - includes Aruba and Curaçao

New Zealand (NZ)

North Macedonia (Rep. of) (MK)

Norway (NO)

Pakistan (PK)

Peru (PE)

Philippines (PH)

Poland (PL)

Portugal (PT)

Qatar (QA)

Romania (RO)

Saudi Arabia (SA)

Senegal (SN)

Serbia (RS)

Singapore (SG)

Slovakia (SK)

Slovenia (SI)

South Africa (ZA)

Spain (ES) – also includes Balearic Isles, Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla

Sri Lanka (LK)

Swaziland (SW) – covered by South Africa under the ATA Carnet Agreement

Sweden (SE)

Switzerland (CH) – also includes Lichtenstein

Thailand (TH)

Tunisia (TN)

Türkiye (TR)

Ukraine (UA)

United Arab Emirates (AE)

United Kingdom (GB) – also includes Bailiwick of Guernsey, The Isle of Mann, Jersey

United States of America (US) – also includes US Territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa

Vietnam (VN)