ATA Carnets

An ATA Carnet is a passport for your goods. We are the only 'guaranteeing association' that can issue ATA Carnets in New Zealand.

ATA Carnets are needed for anyone travelling internationally with equipment or goods that will return to New Zealand. This documentation avoids delays and additional costs at customs.

Download a Carnet Application

Download a Goods List template

Temporary exports made simple

Taking non-consumable goods, 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 ATA Carnet so your goods travel smoothly and return without complications.

Where you can go with an ATA Carnet

There are over 80 countries that remove customs barriers for the holders of ATA Carnets.

Although ATA Carnets can be used in non-carnet countries, all corresponding customs fees must be paid in addition to the ATA Carnet in non-carnet countries. Some ATA Carnet countries do have special observations, so it is important to be prepared to adjust your travel plans accordingly.

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)

What ATA Carnets are commonly used for

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

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

All goods on the ATA Carnet must come back to NZ after the final reimportation otherwise duties may apply.

How we support you

Review your ATA Carnet application

Once you have sent us the ATA Carnet application and the goods list spreadsheet, we review your ATA Carnet and issue this for you. This process includes holding a bond to insure against any claims fees that may be raised.

Provide ATA Carnet claim support

We provide support for lost documentation, domestic customs, foreign customs or foreign chamber of commerce claims support. This means you will have the peace of mind of a team backing you throughout your trip.

Reduce unexpected costs and delays

We will help you ensure goods return correctly and paperwork is completed to prevent customs penalties or bond claims.

ATA Carnet FAQs

An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that allows you to temporarily take goods into participating countries without paying import duties or taxes. It acts like a "passport for goods" and simplifies customs procedures.
Processing times vary depending on the issuing organisation, completeness of your application and when we receive the correct bond payment. We offer expedited processing for urgent requests.
You can apply through your local issuing chamber of commerce or authorised ATA Carnet provider. You can download an application form and the required Goods List Template from this page. You'll need details about the goods being taken overseas and the countries you plan to visit.
The cost varies depending on the value of the goods and the security required. Our fees are available here.
Without an ATA Carnet, you may need to pay import duties, taxes, or security deposits when entering a country with temporary goods. Customs clearance can also take longer and involve additional paperwork.
Not all countries require an ATA Carnet, but many participating countries accept it as the easiest way to temporarily import goods. Requirements vary by destination, so it's important to check the rules of each country before travelling.
More than 80 countries and territories accept ATA Carnets, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and most European countries. The full list is maintained by the International Chamber of Commerce and national Carnet organisations.
Yes. The United States is a member of the ATA Carnet system and accepts ATA Carnets for the temporary importation of eligible goods.
An ATA Carnet can be purchased by anyone. Members of Business Central and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce are able to purchase an ATA Carnet at a discounted price. Our fees are available here.
An ATA Carnet is generally valid for 12 months. The carnet must be returned after the validation period for us to release their bond.
You can take multiple trips on one ATA Carnet (up to 16), however there is an additional fee. One trip (export voucher) is one importation in and out of a country (one stamp in from customs and one stamp out of customs). You are charged for an additional export voucher for each country you visit.